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Help Woodstock Opera House get rid of its suds

— June 19, 2020

Woodstock Opera House will be selling all of its remaining beer stock from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 as a fundraiser. Beer will be sold as either six packs or four packs with a variety…

Brandmeier on his high energy: ‘I only know one speed —showtime’
— June 2, 2020

(Second of two parts) Most people can’t say they’ve waterskied in front of Chicago’s Water Tower Place with their pants down, but then again, most people aren’t Jonathon Brandmeier….
Lake, McHenry counties won’t make enforcing boating limits a priority
— May 20, 2020

The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…
Nursing homes work to control pandemic
— May 10, 2020

Although Alden Terrace is reporting more coronavirus cases than any other nursing home in McHenry County, its administrator said the facility has things well in hand. “I feel we’ve…
Suburban groups doing what they can to feed seniors
— May 4, 2020

Thousands of meals. Thousands of wheels. Thousands of stomachs to be fed. It’s a feat that’s trying on any given day for local senior service agencies, and…

Leavitt: The end of innocence
— May 27, 2020

As I drove up to the address, I saw the man lying on the driveway, his arm covering his face. It was clear he wouldn’t be getting up and going anywhere ever again. The police were…
COVID-19 devours local jobs
— May 18, 2020

Groupon had become an online go-to spot for deals from local merchants, event venues and travel destinations. However, when those merchants are not open, events are not happening and…
Pandemic impacts high school athletes
— May 5, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, professional and collegiate sports schedules for the spring and summer were halted and still remain in a state of indecision as to how they will…