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  • Penny Pancake Day is back on October 6!

    If you make a list of everything Colonial Cafe does very well, the first items might include yummy ice cream, fabulous breakfasts, and creatively deli ...
    Sept. 30, 2016 - 7:30 am

  • $40 million senior home Clarendale of Algonquin opens

    ALGONQUIN – Construction of Clarendale of Algonquin, a 186-unit senior housing facility, is complete, and residents will start moving in Saturday.
    Sept. 30, 2016 - 12:20 am

  • U.S. economy grew at 1.4 percent rate in spring

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy expanded at a slightly faster pace in the spring than previously reported, aided by new-found strength in business const ...
    Sept. 29, 2016 - 8:14 am

  • Living regulations in Illinois

    It takes specialized, compassionate care to meet the physical, mental and psychological needs of senior citizens. Providing such care can be difficult ...
    Sept. 29, 2016 - 7:28 am

  • Tips for relieving jet lag

    If you’ve ever flown into a different time zone, you’ve likely experienced jet lag - the disruption of your circadian rhythm, also known as your sleep ...
    Sept. 28, 2016 - 7:30 am

  • Password breach could have ripple effects well beyond Yahoo

    LONDON – As investors and investigators weigh the damage of Yahoo’s massive breach to the internet icon, information security experts worry that the r ...
    Sept. 28, 2016 - 12:13 am

  • Dollar General to open store in Wonder Lake

    WONDER LAKE – A new business is coming to town.Dollar General plans to build a store on McCullom Lak ...
    Sept. 28, 2016 - 12:05 am

  • Cary bakers can start home businesses with 'cupcake law'

    CARY – Cary baker Becky Dula Czarnik hopes to one day open a cake studio in the village with a space for parties and classes. 
    Sept. 27, 2016 - 11:48 pm

  • Boutique-style home goods store looking to come to Huntley

    HUNTLEY – Two Lake in the Hills residents are looking to transform a single-family residence at 11103 Church St. in Huntley into a boutique-style home ...
    Sept. 25, 2016 - 5:30 am

  • Holiday hiring: McHenry County businesses readying themselves for the season

    CRYSTAL LAKE – Santa may need a few more elves this year, but that won’t have a major effect on the local job market.
    Sept. 24, 2016 - 12:03 am

  • Helfers: Marengo-Union Chamber fall calendar fills up

    Fall officially has arrived, and excitement is in the crisp air with all the upcoming chamber events. Please be sure to check our website for the late ...
    Sept. 23, 2016 - 12:24 am

  • Editor's Desk: Sage invests in McHenry County, its workers

    I mentioned earlier this week that members of the Northwest Herald’s Editorial Board have been meeting with candidates in contested races of local int ...
    Sept. 23, 2016 - 12:24 am

  • Woodstock State of the City: Economic development efforts going strong, to remain priority

    WOODSTOCK – Economic development efforts have been going strong in the city of Woodstock and will continue to remain priority, officials said Thursday ...
    Sept. 22, 2016 - 11:55 pm

  • Woodstock's Jaci's Cookies to close Sept. 30

    WOODSTOCK – The Square will lose a bit of its sweetness by the end of the month.Jaci Krandel announc ...
    Sept. 22, 2016 - 12:42 am

  • Sage Products in Cary plans 27-acre expansion, expects to add 350 jobs

    CARY – A 27-acre expansion of Sage Products in Cary is expected to create 350 jobs within five years, Village Administrator Chris Clark said.
    Sept. 22, 2016 - 12:39 am

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