05/20/2012
Thunderstorm warning for McHenry County expires
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of north central Illinois and northest Illinois, including most of McHenry County.
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05/20/2012
Camp Algonquin rebirth in the works
From its wilderness origins, the now-abandoned area went on to host those in need, from the underprivileged in Chicago to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, veterans and school groups on retreat from bustling cities.
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05/20/2012
Riverside developer to give update
ALGONQUIN â Riverside Plaza officials plan to share an update on the property at the villageâs Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday.
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05/20/2012
First United volunteers spruce up Marengo park
MARENGO â Volunteers at the First United Methodist Church are spending the weekend lending help to the Marengo Park District by painting, repairing and landscaping areas at the districtâs main location.
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05/20/2012
CL Park District to offer child care program
CRYSTAL LAKE â Registration is open for the Crystal Lake Park Districtâs newest program, Grand Oaks Child Care. The program will open as soon as the required minimum number of children are enrolled.
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05/20/2012
County to host open house on green infrastructure plan
WOODSTOCK â The McHenry County Department of Planning and Development invites residents to learn about the Draft McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan and provide the county with feedback May 31.
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05/20/2012
McHenry library announces upcoming closures
McHENRY â The McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St. (Route 31), will be closed May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
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05/20/2012
State sides with union on wages
A state arbitrator awarded the union representing McHenry Countyâs six deputy coroners most of what they wanted regarding wages and benefits.
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05/20/2012
Effort looking up to save Spring Grove fireworks
SPRING GROVE â The community has rallied behind an Independence Day celebration that after more than three decades was on the brink of fizzling out.
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05/20/2012
MCC to offer information session on IRS tax debt
CRYSTAL LAKE â Anyone owing money to the IRS may find out how to reduce their tax debt by attending an Offer in Compromise information session offered by McHenry County College on June 12.
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05/20/2012
Police take part in Illinois Click It or Ticket campaign
CRYSTAL LAKE â Motorists who refuse to wear their safety belt will draw the attention of the Crystal Lake Police Department as it participates in the Illinois Click It or Ticket campaign through the Memorial Day weekend.
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05/20/2012
Peasely: Memorial Day kicks off in Square
Woodstock VFW and Woodstock American Legion members will lead Woodstockâs annual Memorial Day observation May 28.
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05/19/2012
Hampshire seniors âcreate an identity they can be proud ofâ
HOFFMAN ESTATES â Hampshire High School seniors proved that they not only embraced change, but used the opportunity to âcreate an identity they can be proud of,â Principal Chuck Bumbales said.
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05/19/2012
New challenges await Dundee-Crown Class of 2012
HOFFMAN ESTATES â Dundee-Crown High School valedictorian David Nellessen praised his fellow graduates Saturday for all that they have achieved, but he also posed a challenge.
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05/19/2012
Faith Lutheran graduates told to stick to their beliefs
CRYSTAL LAKE â The Saints of Faith Lutheran High School came marching into Immanuel Lutheran Church on Saturday morning as high school students and left as graduates. The ceremony consisted of friends and family sending off the schoolâs 11 graduates into the next phase of their lives.
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05/19/2012
Jacobs grads encouraged to embrace change
HOFFMAN ESTATES â Speaking to the Jacobs High School Class of 2012, valedictorian Allison Dianis praised her class Saturday for its achievements and recalled the wise words given to Spider-Man.
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05/19/2012
Woodstock North graduates savor their night
WOODSTOCK â One last time.
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05/19/2012
Making sense â©of gas dollars
Tamara Tomasello, owner of Sunshine Taxi in McHenry, tries to never let the gas tank of her Hummer go below half-full, which usually means filling up three or four times a day.
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05/19/2012
Walk seeks cure for muscular dystrophy
PRAIRIE GROVE â Josh Dudaâs goal for today is to walk a two-mile course without his legs becoming sore because of his muscular dystrophy.
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05/19/2012
Plant sale to benefit veteran services
WOODSTOCK â Woodstock Harley-Davidson will host a âVeterans in Needâ Memorial Day weekend plant sale to support Catholic Charities programs that aid veterans with counseling, job placement, housing and other services.
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