Recent Columns


McCaleb: FRG proposal is example of overregulation

Village officials in Fox River Grove should think long and hard before moving forward with a proposal that would regulate how many visitors that certain home-occupied business owners can invite over at one time and how often.

Marian grad Miskowicz back in action

After a strong high school track and field career at Marian Central, Amy Miskowicz gave up the sport to become a student at McHenry County College.

Lyons: Pardon my French parenting interest

All week I’ve been fascinated by an essay from an American mother who lived in France that appeared in last weekend’s Wall Street Journal under the heading, “Why French Parents Are Superior.”

Jackrabbits appeal to Marian’s Graf

Megan Graf started seriously looking at colleges last year with two things in mind – majoring in pre-veterinary science and playing soccer.

Lemery: Super Bowl needs one more designation

Do you think it’s time we go ahead and make Super Bowl Sunday an official U.S. holiday?

PR, Marengo runners head to same school

Prairie Ridge’s Mitch Wilkins and Marengo’s Torben Hoffmeyer became friends through competitive running over the past few years and will get much better acquainted over the next few.

Peasley: Woodstock honored for conservation

During The Land Conservancy of McHenry County annual meeting Jan. 29, the city of Woodstock was honored with a “Living with Trees” award.

Krug: Delusional: A new take on leadership

Leadership manifests itself in a great many ways.

Marengo wrestler turns himself into champion

Seeing Abe LaMontagne atop the awards stand, holding the bracket given to each weight-class champion, likely was not what anyone envisioned three years ago.