Oakwood Hills Collie rescued from Silver Lake Kevin Rutherford’s 14-year-old collie, Duke, went outside for his morning constitutional, and didn’t return. Instead, he apparently slipped down the icy hill in the back yard, and landed 100 feet out in the lake where he fell through the ice. The Cary Fire Protection District appeared on the…
Crystal Lake Main Beach playground replacement approved Rather than repair the current volunteer-built playground, the Crystal Lake Park District will replace it. Estimated cost to renovate the facility is $225,000, however, the renovated structure was expected to last approximately 10 years. A new structure, which take up more space, provide challenging physical activities, and look…
McHenry County Congressman honors fallen Army pilot U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (R-14th) on Friday on the House floor honored Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Mose Weiss of McHenry County, who was killed in a helicopter training accident on Dec. 2. Hultgren delivered the following prepared remarks: “I rise today to honor Chief Warrant Officer 2…
Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County is making a wonderful life for many in need in the county. Just like in the famous Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the purpose of Habitat is to “give a hand up, not a hand out,” said Jerry Monica, the director of Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County….
Thirty-year-old, Danielle Boreman never expected that the birth of her child would send her family into a financial tailspin. She and her life-partner, David Hitchcock, 30, prided themselves in being self-sufficient, hardworking members of the community. Then again, how could they anticipate their 2-year-old child, Gabriella, would be born with a rare genetic mutation known…
McHenry County Salvation Army hopes to collect more than 5,600 gifts The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree tags are displayed in more than 50 locations around the county. The Angels represent more than 5,600 gifts the organization hopes to collect this holiday season. A complete list of Angel Tree locations can be found on The Salvation…
Hundreds of children will be warmer this winter thanks to the Crystal Lake Rotary Club Dawnbreakers, which mobilized its annual Coat-A-Kid collection this fall. Nineteen area schools collected coats, hats, gloves, and boots to help the less fortunate stay warm throughout the winter. Area businesses such as Snap-On Tool, Sage, and KinderCare, joined…
Cary Village approves part-time social worker The Village Board approved a contract with Turning Point, Inc. for a one-day-a-week social worker. According to Police Chief Patrick Finlon, a high volume of the department’s calls are related to domestic violence or mental health. The cost is $15,000 per year, and either party, with 30 days notice,…
Zion double murder still resonates ...In 2005, the brutal Mother’s Day slayings of Laura Hobbs, 8, and ...
Buckner draws on sports, political ...Three months after her son graduated from the University of Illinois, Kam ...
The Putt Club eyes spring ...A group of investors with local ties are confident their new golf ...
More development slated for Oswego ...The Oswego area is gearing up for another growth spurt. New housing ...
