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Algonquin Township may have broken law by selling street sweeper, watchdog group says

By Brent Zell | Jan 15, 2018

A watchdog group is raising questions about the sale of machinery previously owned by Algonquin Township and whether the sale broke the law.

Hultgren honors Prairie Ridge Wolves football champions

By Brent Zell | Dec 5, 2017

The state-champion football team from Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake was recently honored on the floor of the U.S. Capitol.

Reick offers free tax assessment, appeals session in Woodstock

By Brent Zell | Sep 11, 2017

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will co-host a tax appeals and assessment program on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Woodstock, according to his website.

McHenry urges residents to actively combat West Nile virus

By Brent Zell | Aug 21, 2017

McHenry County wants residents to take measures to protect themselves against contracting the West Nile virus, the county's health department said in a news release.

McHenry County Department of Health urges parents to keep kids up to date on vaccines

By Brent Zell | Aug 19, 2017

The McHenry County Department of Health is urging parents to keep their children's vaccinations up to date, according to a press release.

Wheeler calls on flooding victims to help counties help them

By Brent Zell | Jul 29, 2017

Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) is asking residents of McHenry and Lake counties to actively help make sure they get the assistance they need during flood-related emergencies.

Skillicorn cautions East Dundee against raising sales tax

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2017

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is warning the East Dundee Village Board that he will work toward throwing out home rule if another sales tax is imposed on residents for trash collection.

Crystal Lake gets ready to rock again to 70s, 80s hits

By Brent Zell | Jul 24, 2017

The biggest music of the 70s and 80s will return to Crystal Lake when LAVA Rock appears at the Raue Center for the Arts for the “Legends of Rock” show at 7:30 p.m. on Aug 10, according to a press release.

Hultgren pushes Trump to delay sanction relief for Sudan

By Brent Zell | Jul 10, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) helped pen a recent letter urging President Donald Trump to hold off on lifting sanctions on Sudan, according to a press release.

Reick backs House's evidence-based school funding bill

By Brent Zell | Jul 2, 2017

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) wants to change the fundamental way schools receive money from the Illinois government.

Summer run, pool fun again on tap in Woodstock

By Brent Zell | May 31, 2017

The Woodstock Recreation Department will hold its 40th Challenge Run and Pool Party on June 17, according to the organization's website.

McHenry wants you to do some horsing around this summer

By Brent Zell | May 29, 2017

The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department wants to help everyone ride out the summer in style by offering horseback riding camps, according to the department's online summer program guide.

McHenry women's basketball team calls for an assist

By Brent Zell | May 21, 2017

The McHenry County College (MCC) women's basketball program is looking for an assistant coach, who will be required to attend all games and practices, the school has announced on its website.

Award-winning Marengo cager coach listened to his dad, in a way

By Brent Zell | May 18, 2017

Nathan Wright's dad saw it coming years ago.

For McHenry hurler, move came in the Nick of time

By Brent Zell | May 12, 2017

The up-and-down movement of his young baseball career is not exactly the kind of pitching Nick Porretto had planned for.

McHenry pitcher has a dozen reasons for earning honor

By Brent Zell | May 5, 2017

Peyton Schneider doesn't have a 'K' in his name, but he has plenty in his arm.

Track, field final meets staying put at Eastern Illinois

By Brent Zell | May 5, 2017

Despite being major events based on speed and distance, the Illinois High School Association Track and Field Boys and Girls Final Meets are intent on going nowhere.