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News from March 2016

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Prairie Ridge Gymnastics Co-op wins its second state crown

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Prairie Ridge Gymnastics Co-op recently earned its second-straight Illinois High School Association state championship.

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Two Crystal Lake high school wrestlers claim state titles

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Two Crystal Lake high school students, Travis Piotrowski, a senior at Prairie Ridge High School, and Lenny Petersen, a junior at Central High School, each won first place in their weight class at the Illinois High School Association state wrestling tournament.

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Crystal Lake Central High School cheerleaders take third in state

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Crystal Lake Central High School's cheerleading team recently took third place at the Illinois High School Association state finals, the best finish for the team in the school's history. 

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House District 63 GOP candidate Reick gets focused on messaging

By Kim Sunderland | Mar 21, 2016

Coming off of a recent win in the Republican primary race to represent District 63 in the state House, candidate Steven Reick is preparing for the next phase: the November general election.

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Huntley High School Athletic Booster Club seeking scholarship applicants

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Huntley High School Athletic Booster Club is accepting applications for its student athlete scholarships. Applications are due by April 4 to the school's athletic director.

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Zimolzak to be Huntley High School's varsity football coach

By Kathy Adams | Mar 21, 2016

Huntley High School (HHS) said it recently hired Matt Zimolzak to be varsity football coach for 2016.

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Crystal Lake Sustainability Committee prepares for summer cycling event

By Daniel Daw | Mar 20, 2016

The Sustainability Committee of Crystal Lake met Wednesday, March 16 to discuss a cycling event that will be held over the summer.

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Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission meets to discuss property rezoning, staff reports

By Daniel Daw | Mar 20, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, March 16 to discuss rezoning of a property and staff reports.

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Crystal Lake to hold budget workshop

By Daniel Daw | Mar 20, 2016

The City of Crystal Lake City Council will be holding a workshop for the development of the city budget on March 22.

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Algonquin seeking Snapper Field Rehabilitation Project bids

By Daniel Daw | Mar 20, 2016

The Village of Algonquin is accepting bids for the Snapper Field Rehabilitation Project this week.

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With primary win secured, Allen Skillicorn vows to continue fight against Mike Madigan in House

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 18, 2016

In the four-candidate race for House Representative in District 66 that became a three-candidate race at the 11th hour, Allen Skillicorn emerged as the winner of the Republican primary on March 15.

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53.6% of Cary Jr. High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

In McHenry County, 53.6 percent of Cary Jr. High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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3.5% of Harvard High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

In McHenry County, 3.5 percent of Harvard High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Algonquin considers liquor code amendments

By Daniel Daw | Mar 17, 2016

The Algonquin Village Board discussed amendments to the municipal code regarding liquor licenses during its meeting on Tuesday, March 15.

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Skillicorn wins Republican primary in House District 66

By Matt Smith | Mar 17, 2016

Allen Skillicorn has officially won the Republican primary for a chance to replace state Rep. Mike Tryon in Illinois House District 66.

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53.3% of Indian Prairie Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

In McHenry County, 53.3 percent of Indian Prairie Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in fiscal year 2015.

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45.1% of Hannah Beardsley Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

In McHenry County, 45.1 percent of Hannah Beardsley Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in fiscal year 2015.

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Algonquin Planning and Zoning Commission considers PUD requests

By Daniel Daw | Mar 17, 2016

The Algonquin Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, March 14 to consider requests for planned unit developments (PUD) and special use permits.

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SEECOM emergency communication system receives national certification

By Daniel Daw | Mar 17, 2016

The village of Algonquin said this week that Southeast Emergency Communications (SEECOM) has achieved certification from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.

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Lake in the Hills announces photography contest

By Daniel Daw | Mar 17, 2016

Lake in the Hills is accepting entries for its annual photography contest to find photos depicting village life that will be showcased on the village’s website, calendars and village publications.