Bye Shelly! You played a good game, but if you only had stuck to your alliance, you would still be in the house. Her decision … Read more ›
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News
Highways construction-free, not police-free for holiday
Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›
Schools
Small fire evacuates Woodstock North
The Northwest Herald reports: Students were evacuated from Woodstock North High School Wednesday afternoon after a couple of shirts caught fire in an art room … Read more ›
Sports
Longtime baseball coach retires from MCC
The longest tenured baseball coach for the McHenry County College Fighting Scots has decided to hang up his cleats after 14 years at the helm. … Read more ›
Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
Top 10 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking to fill your last weekend of summer with fun events in the suburbs, read on for the editors’ tops picks for this … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Bull Valley Garden Club Donates to Woodstock Public Library
The Bull Valley Garden Club is a member of the Garden Clubs of Illinois, and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Susan Cooney, president of the … Read more ›
Pets
From the community
Paws in the Park Walk-A-Thon on Sept. 18
Mark your calendar for Helping Paws Animal Shelter's Annual Paws in the Park Walk-A-Thon and Pet Fest at Veterans Acres Park in Crystal Lake on … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Crossroads Care Center Hosts 1st Annual Cook-Off
Crossroads Care Center will host the first annual “Crossroads Care Center Cook-Off” Thursday, September 22nd from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 309 McHenry Avenue, … Read more ›
Crime, Crime and police
Sheriff’s office warns residents about home repair scams
Residents need to be on the lookout for home repair scams being used by burglars to enter McHenry County homes, according to the sheriff’s office. … Read more ›
News
Rockin’ for Honor Flight event planned for Sept. 11
The Northwest Herald reports: WOODSTOCK – A Rockin’ for Honor Flight event on Sept. 11 will honor eight area World War II veterans who will … Read more ›