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Wednesday Apr 23 | Chicago Tribune
Local-food movement gives boost to Illinois cheesemakers
“A lot of people are not aware of what's available locally as far as cheeses go”
The cows are up early. They have important work to do. Todd Aves is out in the barn collecting their milk at 5 a.m., and again at 4 p.m., every day. via Chicago Tribune
Comment?Monday Apr 21 | Northwest Herald
“There are times when I have to go twice a week and fill up my car with food”
Poverty levels in McHenry County and surrounding areas are on the rise, according to a study released today. via Northwest Herald
Saturday Apr 19 | The Deerfield Review
Updated 4/16: McHenry County tells lawmakers: No new gun laws
“We're really tired that by the stroke of a pen you've made us (gun owners) criminals”
With little debate, the McHenry County Board Tuesday unanimously passed a measure telling the General Assembly the state has enough gun laws. via The Deerfield Review
Thursday Apr 17 | Daily Herald
You can still meet tax filing deadline
“At the same time we encourage people not to wait until the last minute.”
There are plenty of late-night options for getting that all-important April 15 postmark before midnight. via Daily Herald
Tuesday Apr 15 | Beacon News
Kane tops in state for using DUI bracelet
“If we don't change behavior, the recidivism risk is very high.”
In just one year, Kane County has become the state's No. 1 user of an alcohol detection device. via Beacon News
Apr 13, 2008 | Daily Herald
County puts a road man on the rails
“It's something to be looked at”
Ever wonder why you can't easily catch a bus in the northern Fox Valley? Or easily hop on a train without waiting for an hour or two? Al Jourdan has. via Daily Herald
Apr 6, 2008 | Daily Herald
State's times for hospital access miss mark
“This has been a very difficult thing for a long time”
If you live in Lindenhurst or Round Lake, how far is it to the nearest hospital? If you believe the state's findings, there's a hospital a mere 16 minutes from Round Lake and another just 19 minutes from ... via Daily Herald
Apr 4, 2008 | Illinois Government News Network
Gov. Blagojevich announces bipartisan Illinois team selected to...
“We are delighted with the high level of leadership, focus, and policymaking expertise represented on these teams”
' Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today that a bipartisan team of Illinois educators, legislators, and foundation leaders has been selected to participate in the National Symposium on Early Childhood ... via Illinois Government News Network
Apr 2, 2008 | Daily Herald
Getting religion to McHenry detainees
“Everybody gets offered services.”
Immigration activists, concerned that federal detainees at the McHenry County jail are not receiving enough access to clergy, met with jail officials Wednesday hoping to open the facility's doors to more ... via Daily Herald
Mar 31, 2008 | Daily Herald
“We just got through one of these things and we can't afford another one”
Officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are warning another major flood event could occur on the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes if an additional inch of rain falls as predicted today by the ... via Daily Herald
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