Local News

FOX RIVER GROVE – American Legion Post 119 will be requesting donations for hospitalized veterans at Dominick’s, Walgreens and various area streets in Fox River Grove on Friday and Saturday.

WOODSTOCK – The spring series of the Four Seasons Gardening program from University of Illinois Extension concludes with a session titled “Don’t Doubt the Drought.”

Temporary or not, foster families fill a need

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Department of Health will begin its beach sampling program Wednesday to ensure residents enjoy a safe and healthy swimming season. 

MARENGO – District 165 will discuss its 2013-14 school year plans for providing special education services to private or home-schooled students during an upcoming meeting for parents.

WOODSTOCK – In honor of Memorial Day, local author Steve Aavang will be at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss his book, "In Love with Freedom: the True Story of a Remarkable Woman."

WOODSTOCK - The McHenry County Board granted Chairwoman Tina Hill one of her two requests regarding the embattled Mental Health Board.

HARVARD – Here's what Room 111 will remember: Randi's enthusiasm, the movie "Excalibur," ridiculous multiple choice answers and The Canterbury Tales.

WOODSTOCK – McHenry County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill will not pursue a vote tonight to replace a member of the Public Health and Human Services Committee.

CARY – More parents are saying they will enroll their students in District 26 next school year than originally planned, according to district officials.

McHENRY – About 10 large trees infected with emerald ash borer recently were removed from Veterans Memorial Park, a deputy city administrator said.

On the heels of Monday's disastrous tornado that killed dozens and injured more than a hundred people in Oklahoma, McHenry County officials gave tips for area residents to be better prepared when disaster strikes.

CRYSTAL LAKE - An hour-long power outage Tuesday afternoon in the area of Route 14 and 31 affected some businesses in Crystal Lake.

WOODSTOCK – The bench trial for a one-time youth mentor accused of sexually abusing a young boy concluded during its second day, but a McHenry County judge won’t announce the verdict until next week.

• Steven P. Koehler, 50, Oakwood Drive, Wonder Lake, was charged Saturday, April 27, with driving under the influence, failure to dim headlights, and improper use of turn signal.