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Thresholds clients, families rally for mental health services
WOODSTOCK – If the state doesn't figure out its budget mess, Joseph Adler might lose his home.
Man dies in Barrington police custody
A 28-year-old man has died while in Barrington police custody, authorities said.
High bacteria levels in the water can literally mean no day at the beach. If you're thinking about fun in the sun on beautiful Lake Michigan, there's a new way to see if it's fit for swimming.
Independence Day is Saturday, and with it comes the pomp and circumstance of fireworks displays.
A great end to a great holiday
Ron Goettesche and his son Jason, 8, of Cary watch the fireworks show June 21 during Cary Days at Lion's Park in Cary.
Crystal Lake, other beaches closed
Multiple beaches across the county were closed Tuesday because of high bacteria levels.
Dads share dreams for babiesa futures
Around the room, women with rounded bellies tried to find comfortable spots in straight-back chairs.
Mother's estate sued in crash that also killed daughters
A lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court Friday on behalf of two young girls who were killed in April when the vehicle their mother was driving -- allegedly under the influence -- collided head on with a van in Barrington Hills, also killing their mother.
Man gets jail term in sex abuse case
WOODSTOCK – A 47-year-old Wonder Lake man was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation Monday for having sexual contact in August 2001 with a young girl.
Why do profanities proliferate?
The former governor of Illinois is quoted doing it, Britney Spears has a popular song alluding to it, and police were called after a local school board member allegedly did it.
Domestic violence funding in peril
WOODSTOCK – Turning Point Executive Director Jane Farmer gets more nervous about expected state funding cuts when she hears about allegations that a Wonder Lake man beat his new girlfriend to death.
Putting the brakes on drunk driving
It's not something to which he ever aspired, and it gives him no pleasure. Yet Joel Mains has earned a reputation as a powerful public speaker with a strong impact on his audience.
McHenry County man charged with sex assault, murder
A 39-year-old Wonder Lake man is behind bars, facing charges he sexually assaulted and murdered a woman he had been dating after meeting over the Internet, McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren said today.
Third party reviewing SSA petitions in Wonder Lake
WONDER LAKE – An independent firm is reviewing anti-lake dredging petitions in Wonder Lake, and a decision is expected any day.
Wonder Lake brothers get prized ride to school in firetruck
Colton Gillund, 12, a sixth-grader at Harrison Elementary School in Wonder Lake, waits in the front seat for his ride to the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District to begin Friday morning.
Wonder Lake man guilty of sexual abuse
WOODSTOCK – A 64-year-old Wonder Lake man faces another sex abuse charge after jurors convicted him Thursday of fondling an 11-year-old boy in August 2007.
Jury weighing fondling charges against Wonder Lake man
Jurors this afternoon are deliberating whether a 64-year-old Wonder Lake man fondled an 11-year-old boy in August 2007.
WHAT: WONDER LAKE NEIGHBORS FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Marquise Banquet Hall, 4117 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake ABOUT: Featuring music by Dr.
Down to the last letter: McGrew wins Senior Spelling Bee
Amanda Schwengel - aschwengel@nwnewsgroup.com Jean McGrew, 76, of McHenry, smiles Wednesday morning with second-place winner Carolyn Haak of Wonder Lake after winning the McHenry Township Senior Spelling Bee at the McHenry Township Senior Center.
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