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LOCAL NEWS AND VIDEO FOR MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
County shuffles panelsWOODSTOCK – McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler revealed a major shakeup Tuesday of the chairpeople who lead the board’s many committees. Pig farmer successfully halts Island Lake wellISLAND LAKE – For as long as Bob Wargaski has a pig farm, it appears that he will be able to stop Island Lake officials from building a well across from his house. Fundraiser to help Harvard burn victimHARVARD – A fundraiser and silent auction is scheduled Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church to help a church member who was severely burned in an accident over the summer. Corridor plans stir concernsPRAIRIE GROVE – Residents in a neighborhood near Prairie Grove fear the village’s long-term plans mean they’ll be annexed into the town, like it or not.
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Top StorySenate turns away BurrisWASHINGTON (AP) - Roland Burris failed to capture President-elect Barack Obama’s old Senate seat Tuesday in a wild piece of political theater, but the Democrats’ opposition cracked when a key chairwoman said seating him was simply the legal thing to do.
County shuffles panelsWOODSTOCK – McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler revealed a major shakeup Tuesday of the chairpeople who lead the board’s many committees. Pig farmer successfully halts Island Lake wellISLAND LAKE – For as long as Bob Wargaski has a pig farm, it appears that he will be able to stop Island Lake officials from building a well across from his house. Fundraiser to help Harvard burn victimHARVARD – A fundraiser and silent auction is scheduled Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church to help a church member who was severely burned in an accident over the summer. Corridor plans stir concernsPRAIRIE GROVE – Residents in a neighborhood near Prairie Grove fear the village’s long-term plans mean they’ll be annexed into the town, like it or not.
More headlines »2008: The Year in EntertainmentWith 2009 upon us, we take a look back at 2008’s best in movies, music, TV, gaming and more.
 Local & Region
Economy dents collector car marketNot even the iconic 1957 Chevy Bel Air will be able to ride out this recession unmarred.
The economy has taken a toll on the resilient classic car ma ... Thompson: Resolve to learn from ’08 holidaysPart of my New Year’s resolutions involve making Christmas 2009 a little less harrowing. Sports
Effort earns Bulls winCHICAGO – Kevin Martin, the Sacramento Kings’ high-scoring swingman, had a jumper to tie the score in the final 10 seconds.
Bulls rookie point guard ... Marinelli talks to Bears' SmithRod Marinelli met with Bears coach Lovie Smith on Friday to discuss possible coaching opportunities. Opinion
Editorial CartoonEditorialsOur View: Burris should end the showRoland Burris was humiliated Tuesday when the U.S. Senate refused to seat him as Illinois’ junior senator because his credentials were not in order. Letters to the EditorLifestyle
Healthy New YearResolutions to eat better could start right here. These recipes are healthful and taste great. 2008: The Year in EntertainmentWith 2009 upon us, we take a look back at 2008’s best in movies, music, TV, gaming and more.
Andresky: Follow port back in timeDid you know vintage port after about 10 years in a bottle can lose flavor? |
Blogs
» Bears Insider
 Behind the latest coaching moveDon't be surprised if Tuesday's firing of linebackers coach Lloyd Lee turns out to be part of an attempt to lure Rod Marinelli.
» Richmond / Spring Grove Blog
 Should businesses that don't register with the village be punished?One business in Spring Grove recently opened up shop without registering with the village. Now the village might establish a punishment for businesses that do that in the future. CHECK IT OUTReader poll |
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