Northwest Herald - Wed Nov 04
That's our advice to city of McHenry officials who are about to embark on a new journey of local governance that will give them more authority to make decisions without the potential for state interference or voter approval.
County set to review 2030 PlanNorthwest Herald - Wed Nov 04
WOODSTOCK – The Mc Henry County Board soon will begin the final review process of the 2030 Land Use Plan.
Gambling referendum rejectedNorthwest Herald - Tue Nov 03
WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board rejected an advisory referendum on video gambling, but it will be another month until the board votes on whether to ban it.
Guilty plea in cocaine saleCourier-News - Mon Nov 02
* Wallet missing from car: A resident in the 600 block of Littleton Trail told police that someone smashed out the passenger-side window of his car sometime overnight Friday and that a wallet containing cash and credit cards was taken from the vehicle.
Police break car window, arrest Algonquin teenNorthwest Herald - Sat Oct 31
HARVARD – An Algonquin teen is facing a handful of felony charges for allegedly spitting on personnel who responded to an apparent car accident Thursday.
Algonquin's east post office may closeDaily Herald - Sat Oct 31
The post office branch on Algonquin's east side may no longer deliver for you. Due to a sharp decline in mail volume that has meant declining revenue, U.S. Postal Service officials are considering merging the branch at 1420 E. Algonquin Road with the village's main post office at 801 W. Algonquin Road.
Ding-dong! Local communities set trick-or-treat hoursCourier-News - Fri Oct 30
Trick-or-treat hours in Algonquin will be 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Bartlett Trick-or-treat hours in Bartlett will be 3 p.m. to dusk Saturday.
No-wake zone set for Fox River south of McHenryNorthwest Herald - Thu Oct 29
FOX LAKE – A no-wake zone is in effect for the Fox River between the Algonquin dam and the Stratton-Bolger Lock and Dam in McHenry, Fox Waterway Agency officials said.
Be careful out there on HalloweenDaily Herald - Wed Oct 28
Time to go crazy with all of the wonderful costumes - I did a little research and it appears Balloon Boy, the Gosselins, Bernie Madoff, Michael Jackson and characters from "Where the Wild Things Are," will be among the top sellers this time around.
Have a problem? Txt ur skul principalDaily Herald - Tue Oct 27
Before you chide your teenager for abusing her text-messaging plan, you might want to ask who she's texting.
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