Crystal Lake
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District 300 board member criticizes teaching proposalApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - A Community Unit District 300 school board member lashed out at teachers Monday over a proposal that would enable them to teach less but spend more time improving their ...
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Elgin youth symphony to present final concert of seasonApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - On Sunday, May 3, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform its final concert of its 33rd season, "Discover: Bernstein." Two performances are scheduled: 4 and 7 p....
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Court orders special prosecutor to turn over Bianchi filesApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Authorities prosecuting a former McHenry County State's Attorney secretary for swiping computer files from the office must give her defense lawyers copies of everything ...
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What you should know about swine flu threatApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the U.S. doubled to 40 Monday, while the Chicago area still had no reported cases - but health officials say it's only a ma...
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Judge hears arguments in Grafton Township disputeApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - A McHenry County judge heard arguments Monday in a dispute over plans to build a new, $3.5 million Grafton Township hall. Opponents of the new building, who say it is un...
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Monday's Fox Valley roundupApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Pitching ruled the day Monday when the Elgin and Hampshire softball teams got together for a nonconference game. Elgin freshman Hannah Perryman and Hampshire junior Ally...
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Buses on driveways - the pros and consApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - School bus drivers in Carpentersville have had a rough few months trying to get the village to change its stance on parking special needs school buses on village propert...
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Volunteers create doll clothes for kidsApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week. This year's theme is "Celebrating People In Action." The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recruits and places volunteers who ...
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Fox Valley in 60 secondsApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Law school scholarships The Kane County Bar Association seeks applicants for its annual scholarship program for area law students. In years past, the association has awa...
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Why you may feel burden of funding municipal pensionsApr 26, 2009 11:00 pm - When a retirement plan has guaranteed benefits, any cash that vanishes through shrinking investments and stock market losses must be recouped somewhere. In the case of t...