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After 9/11, emergency agencies must follow federal protocols during incidents

Shift change is at 7 a.m. at the Crystal Lake Fire Department. But to be ready in case an emergency occurred at 7:01 a.m., most firefighters arrive much earlier to prepare their equipment.

‘Little Women’ today, Sunday at Johnsburg

JOHNSBURG – Experience life with the March sisters today and Sunday as Johnsburg High School presents the musical version of the classic novel “Little Women.”

Park cleanup set for today

SPRING GROVE – Volunteers who want to take a guided walk through and clear the buckthorn from Horse Fair Park in Spring Grove should arrive at the park at 9 a.m. today.

Rivers to come to Raue

Legendary comedian and talk-show host Joan Rivers will perform her sometimes-acerbic brand of stand-up at 8 p.m. today at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Round Lake family critically injured in Ind. crash

INDIANAPOLIS - A Round Lake woman and her two young children were critically injured in a crash Friday night after a 72-year-old man allegedly mistook his car's accelerator for the brake.

Mosques increase security

CHICAGO (AP) – Mosques across the Chicago area are increasing security and asking Muslims to be vigilant for fear of retaliation after the Fort Hood shootings.

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McCaleb: Tryon shares highs, lows of diabetes fight

A vote on House Democrats’ version of health care reform could come as soon as this weekend.

Stiemke: New Promise requirements will flood nonprofit groups

“We are thrilled with the Promise Volunteers! They are eager to help, energetic and just plain wonderful kids,” writes Jeannette Huetson of On Angels Wings.