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Congresswoman talks economy, jobsCRYSTAL LAKE – Although health care reform has been dominating the news, it is one of many things that Congress has been tackling, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean told local officials Tuesday. Psych exam ordered for man accused of stabbing motherWOODSTOCK – A McHenry County judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for 50-year-old schizophrenic man accused of fatally stabbing his 80-year-old mother Friday. Woman to serve jail time for spanking with beltWOODSTOCK – A 37-year-old Crystal Lake woman accused of beating a 7-year-old girl with a belt accepted a misdemeanor plea bargain this morning. Fraudulent urine sample draws probationWOODSTOCK – A 22-year-old Wonder Lake man was sentenced to probation after admitting he submitted someone else’s urine for a drug test while on bond for an alleged aggravated battery.   Top StoryExperts: Fixing state budget problem will take drastic cuts, pension reform, tax hikeGov. Pat Quinn is expected to lay out a plan to address the state’s budget woes in an address Wednesday.
Elton John to play Sears CentreRock legend Elton John and his band will perform 8 p.m. April 15 at the Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates.
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Prom made affordableCRYSTAL LAKE – High school students will get a chance to save money on prom dresses at a special sale this weekend at McHenry County College. Thompson: Cleanliness is next to odd-linessIt’s spring. Well, close enough. Sports
Positive thoughtsMarian Central boys basketball coach Curtis Price sees no reason his team can’t hang around for a while in the IHSA Class 3A postseason. Slumping Bulls remain upbeatDEERFIELD – Loud screams and laughter erupted from Bulls players toward the end of Monday’s practice at the Berto Center. Ladd nets 1st hat trickCHICAGO – Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd was not in much of a mood to celebrate after recording his first career hat trick in 205 NHL games. OpinionEditorial CartoonEditorialsDorr, give money backDorr Township board members have an opportunity to do something that is practically unheard of among taxing bodies in the state of Illinois – give mon ... Letters to the EditorLifestyle
Actresses take worthwhile risks for lovely Oscar fashionsSandra Bullock dressed the part at Sunday’s Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar sta ... EntertainmentElton John to play Sears CentreRock legend Elton John and his band will perform 8 p.m. April 15 at the Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. NeighborsFeatured photoHorses Blue and Hunter (right) hang their heads over the gate of the training facility at Cross Winds Farm Equestrian Center in Marengo on March 2, 20 ... |
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 Half marathon to draw 1,000 runners to Cary-Grove H.S.On Sunday, March 21, the local Hillstriders Run Club will host the 32nd March Madness Half Marathon, which is 13.1 miles, at Cary-Grove High School.
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