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City of Crystal Lake City Council met March 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 13, 2024

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Monday, March 5

Speed Test for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process

By McHenry Times | Mar 12, 2024

The University of Chicago's Internet Equity Initiative has launched a program called the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Challenge Process, encouraging residents to participate in measuring the quality of their household's internet service through speed tests. By completing a speed test using the provided tool, individuals can contribute to ensuring accurate information on internet availability for residents in Illinois.The initiative emphasizes the importance of taking a speed test, stating, "A speed test measures the speed and quality of your...

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met March 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 12, 2024

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met 3 p.m. Thursday, March 7.

Q4 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from McHenry County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By McHenry Times | Mar 12, 2024

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in McHenry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

Q4 2023 Recap: 9 parolees from McHenry County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By McHenry Times | Mar 10, 2024

There were nine offenders convicted of drug crimes living in McHenry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By McHenry Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

Prairie State sales taxes: Crystal Lake residents paid 38th-largest sum in December 2023

By McHenry Times | Mar 9, 2024

Crystal Lake residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the McHenry Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rep. Reick Sheds Light on Discovery of Florence Price's Work

By McHenry Times | Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Reick shared insights on the discovery of classical composer Florence Price's work during an event titled "The Rest of the Story." The revelation of Price's compositions was made possible by a fortuitous find in an attic in St. Anne, Illinois in 2009.Speaking at the event, Rep. Reick emphasized the significance of the discovery, stating, "The Rest of the Story" about Florence Price's compositions sheds light on a remarkable talent that may have otherwise remained hidden.Price's compositions, which came to light through the unearthing of scores in the St. Anne...