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Sting nets 4,360 pot plantsSix people, including four McHenry County residents, are facing federal conspiracy charges after authorities found thousands of marijuana plants in two local homes. MCC growth largest in stateCRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College is at the top of the class for enrollment growth. Ill. faces Catch-22 on budgetSPRINGFIELD – With Gov. Pat Quinn telling lawmakers to choose between higher income taxes or deep education cuts, either choice could have dire consequences for schools, businesses and taxpayers. Dems move on without abortion foesWASHINGTON – House leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Obama’s health care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.   Top StoryWhiteboards, StarBoards, other new technology alters classroomsCRYSTAL LAKE – Students in Aaron Perkins’ honors pre-calculus class at Crystal Lake Central High School check their homework in silence using small, white clickers.
HBO's 'The Pacific' joins 'Band of Brothers' ranks"The Pacific" carves its own path across a lesser-known theater of war with parallels to current conflicts.
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Holy Cross to celebrate $3.15 million additionCARY – To say Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary is growing is an understatement. It’s more like doubling. Wyss: Memoirs of a pool junkie, en route to DecaturI can’t recall how old I was or the circumstances of my first encounter with a pool cue. Sports
Central’s great TigerAustin Marsden has wrestled in many big tournaments but the Crystal Lake Central junior said nothing compares to the IHSA Individual State Tournament. ... Bulls still slidingORLANDO, Fla. – Dwight Howard insists he didn’t intend to hurt Derrick Rose. He was just protecting the basket. Burish steals showCHICAGO – Hawks winger Adam Burish returned to the ice Wednesday night with enough energy to power the United Center. OpinionEditorial CartoonEditorialsPass truth in accountingGov. Pat Quinn’s budget proposal, complete with a 33 percent income-tax increase, has received lukewarm response from area residents and lawmakers. Letters to the EditorLifestyle
Saturday Night Supper: Salad/pasta meal has Greek flavorIt's a pasta! No, it's a salad! Or can it be both? In the case of this easy Greek-inspired chicken dish, that would be a yes. Dr. Gott: Emphysema patient seeks helpDear Dr. Gott: I’m a 72-year-old female with emphysema. I am on level 3 oxygen 24/7. EntertainmentHBO's 'The Pacific' joins 'Band of Brothers' ranks"The Pacific" carves its own path across a lesser-known theater of war with parallels to current conflicts. 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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 Jacobs' Special Olympics basketball going to stateALGONQUIN – The Jacobs High School Special Olympics basketball team is headed to state.
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 Blackhawks' Ladd in Johnsburg tonightNational Hockey League player Andrew Ladd of the Chicago Blackhawks will be in Johnsburg tonight, mingling with fans and answering questions at Half Time Bar & Grill.
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