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Funerals for Saturday, May 18, 2013
Graveside services for Kenneth Bruce Cosby, 69, Providence, who died Tuesday, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marengo Cemetery in Marengo, Ill.
Marengo man gets 18 years for sex crimes
WOODSTOCK – A 49-year-old Marengo man was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting an underage family member for more than a decade.
MCC graduates get next assignment: write life stories
The Marengo trio beamed as a graduate very special to them was about to join hundreds of others in receiving McHenry County College degrees and certificates.
Algonquin's Veteran Deputy Chief Leaving Post
While Algonquin Deputy Chief Ed Urban is retiring from the department, he's not ready to sit back and collect his Social Security.
Crystal Lake Police Arrest Several People for Retail Theft, Theft
Note: The following information was obtained from Crystal Lake Police arrest reports.
Semi crash, fire closes I-90 at U.S. 20 near Marengo
Both lanes are closed on inbound I-90 at U.S. 20 near Marengo after a semi crashed and burst into flames.
CL Jaycees to host inaugural Natural Raffle
CRYSTAL LAKE – From 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, the young people's leadership organization of the Crystal Lake Jaycees will host its inaugural Natural Raffle.
Increase to tax break for seniors passes in Ill.
The Illinois House and Senate overwhelming passed – with just two “no” votes in the House and none in the Senate – a bill that raises the senior citizen homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,000. The increase amounts to savings of about $100 for a senior citizen with a home valued at $200,000 in Crystal Lake.
It gives me great pleasure to write this letter after having returned from Springfield and the Skills USA state competitions.
Applicants sought for Marengo library board spot
The person appointed to this open position will be selected by the present board and will serve until the next trustee election in April 2015.
MCCD Hosts 'Celebration of Wildflower and Art'
Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor exploration and artistic activities at "A Celebration of Wildflower and Art," from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Coral Woods Conservation Area.
Police: McHenry County fugitive arrested in Texas
For the second time in less than two weeks, the McHenry County sheriff's office has checked a fugitive off its top 10 most wanted list.
Guilty plea in Marengo burglary
James Tarrant, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday in front of McHenry County Judge Sharon L. Prather, who also sentenced him to two years of supervised release.
Area students learn water protection from groundwater festival
Northwood seventh grader Emma McElmeel measures groundwater runoff levels as a pond at Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus as part of the spring 2013 McHenry County Schools Youth Groundwater Festival.
Marengo council takes on annexation tonight
MARENGO – The Marengo City Council meets tonight to decide the city's first annexation deal that would inch the city's boundaries closer to Interstate 90.
Library to host literacy program
MARENGO – The Marengo Union Library, 200 S. State St., will offer an early literacy program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.