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Woodstock North celebrates success
Woodstock North High School graduates wear 2013 sunglasses Saturday during a rap by two students at the 2013 commencement ceremony in Woodstock.
Neighbors want McHenry property cleaned up after March fire claimed life of girl
Christine Haynes of McHenry holds her 6-year-old daughter's hand Thursday while they look at what is left of their neighbors' home.
NTSB wants blood alcohol level lowered for DUIs
States should cut the threshold for drunken driving from 0.08 to 0.05, a federal safety board said this week in a suggestion that was met with misgivings among some in the legal system.
Supporters of Same Sex Marriage to Hold Vigil Today
McHenry County advocates for same sex marriage are planning to hold a peaceful vigil later today in Woodstock.
McHenry Township could take on historic cemetery
McHENRY – More than 50 years after the last person was buried at Ostend Cemetery, its caretakers are hoping McHenry Township will take over the maintenance of the one-acre plot off Route 120 west of McHenry.
Chairwoman won't consider McHenry County Board committee's choice for vacancy
WOODSTOCK – A vacant Mental Health Board seat has sparked a showdown between County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill and the committee in charge of filling it.
D-156 looks at wireless upgrade
McHENRY – Despite a failed referendum in April, McHenry High School District 156 is still trying to implement proposed technology and security improvements.
McHenry, Illinois woman questions why her German Shepherd was shot during raid
A McHenry County, Illinois woman is one of the latest victims of dog owners whose family dog was shot by police.
Federal aid available for McHenry County flood victims
McHenry resident Pauline Applegate stands in her backyard Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Woman questions why dog shot in drug raid
McHENRY – To Liz Koch, a defendant in a pending drug case, Buck was a 127-pound gentle giant.
DrumStrong fundraiser, art sale set in McHenry
A simultaneous “Adopt a Painting Art Sale” will be presented by artists Rebecca Schultz and Susan O'Leary, who will be donating 150 paintings.
Jazz concert planned at McHenry church
McHENRY – The Meisel Music Collective will present Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon at 5 p.m. May 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry , 5603 Bull Valley Road.
Undersheriff: Spring Grove woman dies in 'unfortunate accident'
SPRING GROVE – A Spring Grove woman died Friday in an “unfortunate accident,” according to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.
McHenry VFW leads effort to send care packages to troops
Cynthia Collado from the McHenry County Sheriff's Office helps transport care packages to the McHenry Post Office on Thursday.
Damage picture becoming clearer as flooding abates
The floodwaters may be receding, but with it, emergency officials are getting a better idea of the damage April's rains did.
West Campus principal is ready to lead District 156
McHENRY – Whatever financial difficulties District 156 has, they're the responsibility of the adults who run the school system, the district's next superintendent said.
Spring brings outdoor volunteer opportunities
Spring has finally sprung. This is a great time to think about volunteering outdoors.
Genealogy Query - BATEMAN : DICKSON : STASKO
Searching for adoptee... Baby Girl Bateman -born: July 9, 1971 -at the old McHenry Hospital in McHenry, IL -taken by/to adoption agency in Grayslake, IL near the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Defenders recycling drive set in McHenry
McHENRY – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will conduct a recycling collection from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Metra Station parking lot, 4005 Main St.