http://nwherald.comLocal news for Algonquin, IL.en-usALGONQUIN – On Friday, the Illinois State Police and the Algonquin Police Department conducted a joint roadside safety check in Algonquin on Route 62 and Ryan Parkway.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/18/algonquin-roadside-safety-check-nets-20-tickets/aug07mg/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/18/algonquin-roadside-safety-check-nets-20-tickets/aug07mg/Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:00 GMTALGONQUIN – The village of Algonquin invites families to this year’s Algonquin Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/17/algonquin-announces-summer-concert-series/amd5ngz/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/17/algonquin-announces-summer-concert-series/amd5ngz/Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:59:00 GMTWith a number of big-ticket road projects finished last year, McHenry County is embarking on another year of long-desired improvements.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/12/road-work-season-in-full-swing-around-mchenry-county/aj7z5ui/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/12/road-work-season-in-full-swing-around-mchenry-county/aj7z5ui/Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMTALGONQUIN – The village of Algonquin will host its 11th annual Conservation Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21 along the Woods Creek bike path from Bunker Hill Drive south to Woods Creek Lane.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/14/algonquin-to-host-conservation-community-day/ac5adco/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/14/algonquin-to-host-conservation-community-day/ac5adco/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:31:00 GMTSteve Fuller approached the Crystal Lake City Council six years ago because he thought the community could do more to help the local environment.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/10/tackling-air-quality-among-countys-priorities/a5oket/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/10/tackling-air-quality-among-countys-priorities/a5oket/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMTWOODSTOCK – As property owners look to rebuild after the flooding this spring, Federal Emergency Management Agency staff will be in town to answer questions.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/11/fema-to-give-tips-on-rebuilding-post-flooding/ascqggk/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/11/fema-to-give-tips-on-rebuilding-post-flooding/ascqggk/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:57:00 GMTALGONQUIN  – The village of Algonquin and the Algonquin Public Arts Commission will host the sixth annual Algonquin Art on the Fox fine art show on Saturday and Sunday.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/11/algonquin-to-host-art-show-at-riverfront-park/a7x2taw/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/11/algonquin-to-host-art-show-at-riverfront-park/a7x2taw/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:29:00 GMTALGONQUIN – The Illinois State Police and the Algonqun Police Department will conduct a joint roadside safety check Friday evening in Algonquin.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/10/roadside-safety-check-planned-in-algonquin/agbb9qo/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/10/roadside-safety-check-planned-in-algonquin/agbb9qo/Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:41:00 GMTWOODSTOCK – An Algonquin man will be sent to prison after admitting to violating his probation.http://nwherald.com/2013/06/04/algonquin-man-given-5-years-for-violating-probation/aygpcsw/http://nwherald.com/2013/06/04/algonquin-man-given-5-years-for-violating-probation/aygpcsw/Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:46:00 GMTALGONQUIN – Edgewood Drive between Cardinal Drive and Main Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday to finalize bridge work on the newly constructed roadway.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/31/edgewood-drive-to-be-closed-this-weekend/a4jw6pd/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/31/edgewood-drive-to-be-closed-this-weekend/a4jw6pd/Fri, 31 May 2013 16:09:00 GMTALGONQUIN – Village officials and a developer proposing a new subdivision are working on an annexation agreement that, if approved, would allow the development to be built along the Fox River.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/29/algonquin-officials-developer-working-on-annexation-agreement/azfufby/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/29/algonquin-officials-developer-working-on-annexation-agreement/azfufby/Wed, 29 May 2013 21:49:00 GMTALGONQUIN – Open swim hours begin Saturday at the Algonquin Swimming Pool and Splashpad. Open swim hours are offered daily through Sept. 1.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/23/algonquin-pool-opens-saturday/a7zx8xz/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/23/algonquin-pool-opens-saturday/a7zx8xz/Thu, 23 May 2013 18:12:00 GMTFor the Jensens, life as foster parents is hectic but rewarding.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/20/mchenry-county-foster-families-fill-a-need/aj4vvdy/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/20/mchenry-county-foster-families-fill-a-need/aj4vvdy/Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTALGONQUIN – In 2009, Dick Rehwaldt was diagnosed with bad news that was a double whammy. He had colon and esophageal cancer.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/16/couple-to-participate-in-wellness-place-walk/alxkthf/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/16/couple-to-participate-in-wellness-place-walk/alxkthf/Sat, 18 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTALGONQUIN – A Celebrity Apprentice-style competition at Heineman Middle School resulted in a $1,000 donation to the Epilepsy Foundation.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/13/algonquin-students-donate-1-000-to-epilepsy-foundation/ax7d42w/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/13/algonquin-students-donate-1-000-to-epilepsy-foundation/ax7d42w/Mon, 13 May 2013 21:26:00 GMTALGONQUIN – More than 200 dogs and puppies will be available for adoption from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the parking lots at the Petco stores in Elmhurst and Algonquin.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/06/dog-puppy-adoption-event-scheduled-in-algonquin/a8zytwi/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/06/dog-puppy-adoption-event-scheduled-in-algonquin/a8zytwi/Tue, 07 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTLAKE IN THE HILLS – Katie Parkhurst’s family has been touched by multiple sclerosis. First her uncle, Bob Thornton, died of MS. Now her cousin, Marylynn Layman of Cary lives with the condition.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/02/annual-ms-walk-on-sunday/adxtzm1/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/02/annual-ms-walk-on-sunday/adxtzm1/Sat, 04 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTThe fire Wednesday that destroyed one house and damaged four others near Crystal Lake burned the cedar shake on most of the houses. Those shingles are more combustible than other types of roofing materials, fire officials say.http://nwherald.com/2013/05/03/building-materials-could-contribute-to-quicker-burning-fires/an0qa33/http://nwherald.com/2013/05/03/building-materials-could-contribute-to-quicker-burning-fires/an0qa33/Sat, 04 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTALGONQUIN – Early bird passes are on sale for the Algonquin Pool and Splashpad through midnight May 23. The pool will open for the season May 25.http://nwherald.com/2013/04/30/early-bird-pool-passes-on-sale-in-algonquin/a87wk7c/http://nwherald.com/2013/04/30/early-bird-pool-passes-on-sale-in-algonquin/a87wk7c/Wed, 01 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTALGONQUIN – The Algonquin Area Public Library District hosts regular adult book discussion groups.http://nwherald.com/2013/04/29/algonquin-library-to-host-book-discussions/aryqjv1/http://nwherald.com/2013/04/29/algonquin-library-to-host-book-discussions/aryqjv1/Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMT