McHenry County
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Des Plaines man killed after driving SUV into ice-covered pondDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - A 57-year-old Des Plaines man died Saturday after his sport-utility vehicle swerved off the road and plunged into an ice-covered pond in a Des Plaines industrial park, p...
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Elgin runs out of gas in loss; Jacobs fallsDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - ROCKFORD -- Rockford Lutheran's fast break eventually wore down Elgin. The Crusaders broke open a close game in the second half by pushing the ball upcourt regularly. Th...
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This Santa makes house callsDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Santa Claus may answer to children all over the world, but he has a special place in his global schedule for Schaumburg. Even in these increasingly busy times, Santa sti...
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Analysts foresee upturn for MolexDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The past few quarters have been rough for Molex Inc., the electronic parts manufacturer and supplier based in Lisle, but analysts say the global behemoth may now be on t...
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Area companies have you covered for your high-tech holiday needsDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - So Cyber Monday wasn't your thing? And night-owl and early-bird sales at the bricks-and-mortars are getting old? Yet you still need that certain something for a holiday ...
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Snowfall brings wonder for newest museum memberDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The beautiful snowfall we had this past Tuesday prompts me to write about the newest staff member at the Lake County Discovery Museum. Because this particular snowfall ...
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Stepping into Christmas past in St. CharlesDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Guests can sample fresh gingerbread made from an 1839 recipe, sip hot cider warmed on a wood-burning stove and hear familiar carols played on a 19th-century pump organ t...
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Winter Weather Advisory issued as ice storm moves into areaDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for DuPage, Kane, McHenry and Lake counties, as well as other parts of northern Illinois, until 6 p.m. ...
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Volunteer with help from studentDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Those who volunteer their time for area nonprofit groups already know how rewarding that activity can be. They also know it is a great way to make new friends, while hel...
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Will U-46 dual language program keep up?Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - After years of pleading with the Elgin Area U-46 school board for middle school dual-language opportunities, a group of Channing Elementary parents are in panic mode. "W...