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Post-apocalyptic dark comedy "Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play" opens March 7 at MCCFeb 28, 2019 10:00 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present its spring production: "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play." Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy propels u...
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McHenry County coroner to step down amid cancer treatmentFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski is stepping down to address health complications related to cancer treatment. Majewski, who was first elected coroner in 2012, plans...
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Carpentersville man sentenced to 7 years prison for pot, cash seized from storage lockerFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - A Carpentersville man was sentenced to seven years in prison this week after pleading guilty to a 2016 bust in which 82 pounds of marijuana and $191,300 were found in an...
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Employee convicted of stealing trade secrets from McHenry County companyFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - A federal jury this week convicted a 30-year employee of a McHenry County manufacturing firm of stealing trade secrets while planning to move to China to work for a riva...
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Sweet! Maple sugaring festivals return to Fox Valley this weekendFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - The flowing of maple sap is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at one of t...
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Spring Grove man guilty in 2016 DUI crash that killed his passengerFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - A McHenry County jury this week convicted a 37-year-old man of driving drunk and causing a 2016 crash in Spring Grove that killed his passenger. Ryan J. Heineman was con...
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MCC offers free college readiness workshops starting WednesdayFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - McHenry County College will conduct a series of workshops starting Wednesday on college readiness for high school juniors to get organized for next fall's college applic...
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Crystal Lake nonprofit helps seniors stay in their homesFeb 25, 2019 5:00 am - For his first act with the Senior Care Volunteer Network, Andy Snarski signed up to give somebody a ride. The Crystal Lake organization had been seeking drivers who coul...
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State incentives have solar energy surging in IllinoisFeb 25, 2019 4:30 am - Beginning later this year, a new commodity will be planted in fields and open areas across Illinois that likely will change the landscape. These "farmers" are energy com...
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New pottery painting studio now open in AlgonquinFeb 24, 2019 10:00 pm - After being in the real estate business or 26 years, Alison Nieto was ready for a change. She and her husband, Andy, decided they wanted to do something new and fun, whi...