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Prison again for key witness in 2002 McHenry murder Jan 5, 2015 6:00 PM
By Harry Hitzeman A key witness in one of McHenry County's most notorious murder cases has pleaded guilty to stealing guns and will be sentenced to prison in March. Shane Lamb was the state's star witness in the trial of Mario Casciario and now faces six to 40 years in prison because of his past record. Casciario is serving a 26-year sentence for the 2002 murder of Brian Carrick of Johnsburg.
Your 2015 Guide to the Suburbs: It’s our best advice, but share yours too Jan 1, 2015 7:30 AM
Want to make the most of 2015? Daily Herald Editor John Lampinen introduces a special New Year's Day guide to living, working and playing in the suburbs.
Self-published authors can enter Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author contest Nov 20, 2014 9:02 PM
Christine Cigler Illinois authors who have self-published an adult fiction book may enter the second year of the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author project until Monday, Dec. 15. The Soon to be Famous Illinois Author project is being coordinated in collaboration with the Illinois Library Association and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) and is supported by the American Library Association Digital Content Working Group, the Public Library Association (PLA), Illinois Heartland Library System.
Report: Lake County Sheriff official pulls over school bus to give son lunch Nov 18, 2014 8:38 PM
By Lee Filas A Lake County Sheriff's Office lieutenant is under investigation for making a traffic stop on a Johnsburg High School bus late last week in order to deliver lunch to his son, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
MAV Music Leadership Award nominations now open Sep 19, 2014 7:15 PM
McHenry County Music Center The McHenry County Music Center recently announced that nominations for the fourth annual Marie Ann Vos Music Leadership Award are now being accepted. Marie Ann Vos was the founder of MCMC and this award was created in her name to honour this achievement and more.
Former Fox Lake mayor, funeral home operator Kenneth Hamsher dead at 91 Jun 23, 2014 1:40 PM
By Lee Filas Former Fox Lake Mayor Kenneth Hamsher died in his home Sunday. Hamsher, a funeral home director for many years, served as mayor from 1993 to 1997 in addition to two terms as a trustee. He was 91.
Voices in Harmony accepting new members May 22, 2014 1:19 PM
Submitted by Sally Kretchmer Page 2 Voices in Harmony, a community choir, is accepting new members for their summer concert season.
Voices in Harmony accepting new members May 15, 2014 4:15 PM
By Sally Kretchmer Voices in Harmony is accepting new members for their summer concert season.
Prospect Hts. names new city administrator Apr 14, 2014 11:55 PM
By Deborah Donovan The prospect Heights City Council Monday introduced Kenneth Lopez, who has considerable experience with smaller communities, as its new city administrator. Lopez has served in similar positions in Pingree Grove, Beach Park and Johnsburg and was director of economic development in North Aurora.
McHenry County seeks input on new development regulations Apr 2, 2014 8:49 PM
By Madhu Krishnamurthy McHenry County is seeking residents' input on its proposed Unified Development Ordinance that primarily consolidates and streamlines existing regulations on zoning, subdivision and signage in unincorporated areas. For property owners and developers who want to know what they can do or not do with their land, “all those regulations will now be in one place,” said Dennis Sandquist, McHenry County director of planning and development.
U-46 superintendent to receive humanitarian award Feb 4, 2014 11:49 AM
By Madhu Krishnamurthy Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent José Torres to receive humanitarian award, and other education beat news.
MCC celebrates Black History with food, music, art, lectures Feb 3, 2014 4:07 PM
McHenry County College is celebrating Black History Month with food, music, art, lectures and a Golden Globes award-winning movie showing. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Overcoming: The Journey Continues.”
MCC to host Bioneers Speaker Series Jan 30, 2014 10:42 AM
How do we build a more sustainable world? Find out by attending the free Great Lakes Bioneers Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4-18.
MCC restaurant opens for the spring semester Jan 27, 2014 1:53 PM
Page 2 Foodies take note: Fine dining is back at McHenry County College. Slàinte (pronounced “slawn-cha”), the college’s student-managed restaurant, will reopen for the spring semester at MCC on Monday, Feb. 10. Restaurant hours will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 22.
McHenry County College will host free tax assistance Jan 23, 2014 7:42 PM
McHenry County College will host free tax assistance for those who qualify now through April 12, excluding March 22 and 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room A102 at the college, 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake.
Free solar energy info session in Grayslake Jan 20, 2014 4:22 PM
Daily Herald report A free solar energy information session is being held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in and around the Fox Valley aim to inspire Jan 14, 2014 3:28 PM
Daily Herald staff reports A great leader deserves to be honored and remembered. Here’s where you can find Martin Luther King Jr. events in and around the Fox Valley.
New digital media courses offered at McHenry County College Jan 9, 2014 2:12 PM
Learn how to digitally design creatures and characters for animation or learn how to create illustrations for the web and print with two new digital media classes — “Character Development” and “Digital Illustration” — offered by McHenry County College beginning in the spring 2014 semester.
People in Need Forum at MCC to marshall social services Jan 9, 2014 1:20 PM
McHenry County College, in cooperation with several area organizations, will host the 11th annual People in Need Forum from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. It is open to the public and will showcase resources available throughout the county to help anyone in need of social services.
MCC offers seminars for small business owners Jan 2, 2014 10:30 AM
Small business owners can ring in the year in a new way with three new marketing seminars offered by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College. The seminars take place from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 8.