Crystal Lake
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Crystal Lake man charged in drug-related deathJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - A 30-year-old Crystal Lake man has been charged in the overdose death of a 40-year-old McHenry man. McHenry police said Friday that Derrick J. Buttrum, of the 300 block ...
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Extension educator offers tips on keeping herbs all winterJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - While winter can give gardeners a nice break from their usual garden maintenance, they undoubtedly miss the ability to harvest and enjoy the fresh garden bounty. "Grow ...
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The Stars Shine on February 9 - BACOA Hosts 2nd Annual Dancing With Barrington Stars EventJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - On Feb. 9, the stars will shine brightly in Barrington, as this year's group of dancers take to the floor competing for local fame while raising funds for the Barrington...
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Elgin Academy to offer driver's ed classes to area studentsJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Joyce's Driving School, a state certified driving school owned by Elgin Academy alumni, Joyce Orlowski, Class of 1981 Younger, will offer teen driver education courses a...
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Why Ben Franklin wasn't a fan of the bald eagleJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Let's start with the basics: bald eagles eat fish which they catch with their feet. As sharp as their talons might be, they can't auger holes in ice. So, in the winter t...
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Fox Valley's top stories of 2018Jan 03, 2019 5:00 am - A fatal police shooting, employee strikes, school changes and redevelopment projects were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley in 2018. Here are some of th...
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27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog set for Jan. 13Jan 03, 2019 12:00 am - The 27th annual WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13. The event is a blend of indoor and outdoor activ...
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District 47 to open new life skills center for special education studentsJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 will debut a new facility this month to teach students with cognitive/intellectual and adaptive delays essential life skills, such as...
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Barnes & Noble-Spring Hill Mall offers Educator Appreciation Days in JanuaryJan 02, 2019 10:00 pm - To celebrate prekindergarten to 12th-grade public, private and home-school educators and administrators, Barnes & Noble Spring Hill Mall will host the return of Educator...
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Huntley Unit Dist. 158 administrators receive Patriotic Employer AwardJan 02, 2019 10:00 pm - During the Huntley Unit District 158 board of education's Dec. 20 meeting, Superintendent Scott Rowe and Assistant Superintendent Erika Schlichter received the Patriot A...