http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/frontpage/ Multimedia by The NorthWest News Group Tue, 25 Mar 2008 en-us Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090427softball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090427softball/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 Photos from Monday's game between Cary-Grove and Crystal Lake South at Cary-Grove High School. Cary-Grove won, 7-6. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090427PADS/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090427PADS/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 On April 30, the PADS night homeless shelters will close for the summer season. The closing forces the homeless population of McHenry County to fend for themselves against the elements. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090427MarchforBabies/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090427MarchforBabies/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 The annual March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser walk was April 26 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090426DaveWaller/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090426DaveWaller/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 Paulette Waller talks about her best buddy, her husband of 23 years, Dave Waller. Waller was admitted to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois in Woodstock after becoming disorientated. He died a few hours after we interviewed Paulette. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090426WBGWorkersComp/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090426WBGWorkersComp/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 Attorneys from the Woodstock law firm of Weisz, Botto and Gilbert, explain the six workers' compensation cases against Rohm and Haas. They allege that workers got cancer from exposure to chemicals. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090425baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090425baseball/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 Photos from Saturday's game between McHenry and Crystal Lake South at Petersen Park in McHenry. McHenry won, 4-3. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090425AssisiAnimalTherapy/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090425AssisiAnimalTherapy/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 Members of the Assisi Animal Foundation and their furry friends visit different area nursing homes every week. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424wip/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 Favorite photos of the week by Northwest Herald staff photographers. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424Track/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424Track/ Fri, 24 April 2009 Photos from Friday's McHenry County Track and Field Meet in Cary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090424prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090424prepspulse/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the first ever bass fishing sectionals out at Chain-O-Lakes State Park, in the first year of the sport for the IHSA. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424kitefly/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090424kitefly/ Fri, 24 April 2009 Photos from Friday's annual kite fly at Alden-Hebron Elementary School. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090425KiteDay/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090425KiteDay/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 Students at Alden-Hebron Elementary School spend the afternoon flying kites in the school's annual event. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090424MedievalDay/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090424MedievalDay/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 Medieval Day at Marlowe Middle School. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090423track/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090423track/ Thu, 23 April 2009 Photos from the field events at the McHenry County Meet on Thursday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090423extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090423extrapoint/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 In this week's Extra Point, Sports Editor Eric Olson celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Extra Point, Managing Editor Jason Schaumburg drops by to remind Eric that he's wrong, and Eric checks the Extra Point mailbox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090423Gargoyle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090423Gargoyle/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 The gargoyle atop Fantasy Festival Costume and Magic Centre in Algonquin since September was vandalized the night of April 10th. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090422baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090422baseball/ Wed, 22 April 2009 Photos from the Cary-Grove vs. Prairie Ridge boys baseball game on Wednesday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090421soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090421soccer/ Wed, 22 April 2009 Photos from the Cary-Grove vs. Crystal Lake South Girls Soccer Game on Tuesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090421TeenParents/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090421TeenParents/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 Pregnancy support groups such as Teenage Mothers' Initiative Program run by the McHenry County Youth Service Bureau have seen membership increase this year. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090421BlessThisSub/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090421BlessThisSub/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 The Felician Sisters of Chicago came to Galloway's Chicago Subs on Rakow Road in Crystal Lake for lunch and a blessing Saturday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090421baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090421baseball/ Mon, 20 April 2009 Photos from the Cary-Grove and Huntley baseball game Monday afternoon. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090420sox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090420sox/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 Chicago White Sox team members and their wives walk the ground of the White House after being hosted by President Barack Obama. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090420allstar/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090420allstar/ Sun, 19 April 2009 Photos from the McHenry County Area All-Star game at Alden-Hebron. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090419hiphop/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090419hiphop/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 Dance Force Studios' all-boys hip-hop team conducts a practice Friday in Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090419DrumClinic/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090419DrumClinic/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 The McHenry County College's 2009 Drum Clinic was held Saturday, April 18th, and featured Russ Mehle, Steve Fagiano, and The McHenry County Classic Drum Line. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090418MySistersDress/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090418MySistersDress/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 My Sister's Dress, hosted by Star 105.5 and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of McHenry County, is a prom sale with 590 dresses going so $20 each and accessories for $5. Dresses have been collected from the community and resold to help girls afford prom during the tough economy. Proceeds benefitted Big Brothers and Big Sisters of McHenry County. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090418softball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090418softball/ Fri, 17 April 2009 Photos from the Huntley vs. Cary-Grove girls softball game on Friday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090417wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090417wip/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 Favorite photos of the week by Northwest Herald staff photographers. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415horseseason/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415horseseason/ Thu, 16 April 2009 Seventeen-year-old Erin Loitfellner of Spring Grove rides her horse Reilly at Whispering Oaks Farm in Genoa City, Wis. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090415TruckDriving/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090415TruckDriving/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 One of Elgin Community College's more popular classes has been it's CDL truck driving course. With the economy and layoffs, the school has seen an influx in registration. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090416extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090416extrapoint/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 In this week's Extra Point, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about what to expect from the Bulls and Blackhawks in the playoffs, Maureen Lynch drops by for a round of Pick 'Em, and we talk to Prairie Ridge softball player Joanna Turner. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090416prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090416prepspulse/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at Johnsburg senior pitcher Jerad Grundy and the attention he is getting from pro scouts. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090416baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090416baseball/ Thu, 16 April 2009 Photos from the Cary-Grove vs. Johnsburg boys baseball game on Thursday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090416ShearGenius/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090416ShearGenius/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 Stylist and Color Specialist Ida Tarczynski works at the J.C. Penny Salon in Johnsburg but has dreams of making it to L.A. for the reality show Shear Genius. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090416CitizenPolice/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090416CitizenPolice/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 Richmond has its own citizens' police force classes to give residents a taste of a cop's life. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415softball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415softball/ Wed, 15 April 2009 Photos from the Prairie Ridge vs. McHenry softball game on Wednesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090415TeaParty/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090415TeaParty/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 More than 300 people waved signs and tea bags in Crystal Lake on tax day to protest government spending. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415teaparty/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090415teaparty/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 Photos from Wednesday's Tea Party Protest near the intersection of Route 14 and Main Street in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090415HAHS/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090415HAHS/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 We take a look at the six horses that were seized from J.C. Cutter Carriage Company in Chicago, and are now up for adoption at the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090414clcclsbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090414clcclsbaseball/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 Photos from the CL South v CL Central boys baseball game on Tuesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090414Horses/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090414Horses/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 Artists from around the county have been working on the Horses of a Different Color project put on by Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program, of Richmond. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090414cubs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090414cubs/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies in their home opener Monday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090412PrairieBurn/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090412PrairieBurn/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 Restoration Ecologist Brad Woodson, of the McHenry County Conservation District, talks about the night prairie burn held at Glacial Park in Ringwood on Friday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090410science/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090410science/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 Photos from Friday's third annual Family Science Night at Challenger Learning Center in Woodstock. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090410wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090410wip/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of April 4 - April 10, 2009. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090409girlssoccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090409girlssoccer/ Thu, 09 April 2009 Photos from the Huntley v. Crystal Lake South girls soccer game on April 9, 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090409prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090409prepspulse/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at the growing sport of lacrosse and what it takes to play it. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090409extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090409extrapoint/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the upcoming season for the Cubs and White Sox, Maureen Lynch joins him for a game of Quick Wits, we talk to Marian Central softball star Bizzy Levy, and Eric checks the Rant's mailbox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090409Pelicans/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090409Pelicans/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 Pelicans have been spotted on Wonder Lake and other bodies of water around the area. It's rare that they stop this far east on their migration to Canada. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090408clsbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090408clsbaseball/ Wed, 08 April 2009 Photos from the Crystal Lake South v. Lakes boys baseball game on April 8, 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090408FlightInstructor/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090408FlightInstructor/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 We go for a ride with Dave Morrow, a flight instructor at Lake in the Hills Airport. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090408election/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090408election/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 Area politicians watch as election results came in Tuesday night in the April 7 consolidated election. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090407CarolElectionJudge http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090407CarolElectionJudge/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 Carol Knudsen, of Woodstock, has been an election judge for more than 40 years. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090405Band http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090405Band/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 Cindy Zimmerman will retire this year after 29 years of teaching. She has taught band at Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake since 1994. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090406soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090406soccer/ Mon, 06 April 2009 Photos from the Marian Central v Johnsburg girls soccer game on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090405wec/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090405wec/ Sun, 05 April 2009 Photos from Sunday's World Extreme Cagefighting match between Jeff Curran of Crystal Lake and Joseph Benavidez at UIC Pavillion in Chicago. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090404soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090404soccer/ Sat, 04 April 2009 Photos from the Crystal Lake South v Woodstock girls soccer game on Saturday Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090403marwoodsb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090403marwoodsb/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 Highlights from the non-conference softball game between Marengo and Woodstock. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090403wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090403wip/ Fri, 03 April 2009 The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 27 - Apr. 03, 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090402prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090402prepspulse/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at what it is like to play spring sports outside. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090402extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090402extrapoint/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the Blackhaws and the all-area boys basketball team, and sports writer Maureen Lynch joins Olson for a game of 'Pick 'em.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090402DisabledPets http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090402DisabledPets/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 The Animal House Shelter in Huntley houses 200 disguarded animals that are up for adoption. But, some of these animals have special needs that make it impossible to adopt out and difficult to raise funds to treat. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090401HeatherBArmstrong http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090401HeatherBArmstrong/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 Heather B. Armstrong, creator of the popular blog dooce.com, talks about blogging as a profession and her new book, 'It Sucked and Then I Cried.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090331ColonCancerSurvivor http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090331ColonCancerSurvivor/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Mike Andry, 58, of Johnsburg had a cancerous poylp removed last year after a preventative check found it. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090330FallenSoldiers http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090330FallenSoldiers/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 On March 15, 2009, three soldiers from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry, deployed out of Woodstock, were killed by a roadside bomb in Kot, Afghanistan. Sgt. Robert Weinger, 24, of Round Lake Beach, Sgt. Christopher Abeyta, 23, of Midlothian, and Spc. Norman Cain III, 22, of Mount Morris, were laid to rest this past weekend. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090328bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090328bulls/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 The Indiana Pacers battle the Chicago Bulls in NBA Eastern Conference play at the United Center. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090329HomeShow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090329HomeShow/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 The 2009 Home and Housewares Show at McCormack Place in Chicago. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090329harpist http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090329harpist/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 Lillian Reasor, 16, of Algonquin is currently ranked third in the world for Irish Harp in Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann's (Festival of Music in Ireland) for the 15-18 age group. The Fleadh Cheoil is a competition of traditional Irish music. This May, she will be competing in Detroit at the 2009 Midwest Fleadh Cheoil a regional competition. Reasor plays classical and Irish harp. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090326huntsoc-new http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090326huntsoc-new/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 This installment of Preps Pulse looks at how the Huntley girls soccer team has gone from being relatively unknown a few years ago to being a favorite under lots of pressure to win. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090326soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090326soccer/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 Huntley vs. Jacobs girls soccer match at Huntley High School. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090326extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090326extrapoint/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about his woeful NCAA bracket, Maureen Lynch drops by to repeatedly tell Eric he's wrong, and Eric checks the Rant's mailbox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090326TroutStocking http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090326TroutStocking/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 The McHenry County Conservation District stocks Atwood Lake in the Hollows with rainbow trout. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090326MarchforBabies http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090326MarchforBabies/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 Jim and Julissa Veugeler talk about their twin baby daughters, Jasmine and Joelle, and what the March of Dimes means to them. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090326JoeyT http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090326JoeyT/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 Joey T's on the Fox co-owners Steve Scully and Joey Tallurico talk about the Feb. 10 arson fire that severely damaged their McHenry restaurant. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090325huntley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090325huntley/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 Huntley vs. Belvidere boys baseball game at Huntley High School. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090325dcsoccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090325dcsoccer/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 Dundee-Crown vs. Bartlett girls soccer game at Streamwood High School. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090324Christopher http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090324Christopher/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 Roger and Theresa Barrette of Bull Valley talk about their late son Christopher and the palliative care memorial fund they have started in his honor. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090323LeadMotorcross http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090323LeadMotorcross/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 Alex Nagy, 11, of Richmond, loves to race mini bikes. Now, a new federal ban on lead toys for children under 12, is coming between him and the sport he loves. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090321bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090321bball/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 Dundee-Crown vs. Thornton in the boys state basketball class 4A third place consolation game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090321dc_state http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090321dc_state/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the third-place game at the boys basketball state tournament in Peoria. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090320bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090320bball/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 Photos from the Waukegan vs. Dundee-Crown state semi-final basketball game at Carver Arena in Peoria. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090320dc_state http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090320dc_state/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the state semifinals of the boys basketball tournament in Peoria. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090321PetExpo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090321PetExpo/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 We take a look at the 17th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo held at the Arlington Park Racecourse in Arlington Heights, and also ask people what dog they would recommend for the Obama family. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090320wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090320wip/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 13 - Mar. 20, 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090319extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090319extrapoint/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the penny-pinching Chicago Bears, a special tournament edition of pick 'em with senior sports writer Joe Stevenson, a athlete talkback with D-C's Jeff Beck, and the Rant's blog mailbox. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090318soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090318soccer/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 Photos from Wednesday's girls soccer game between Cary-Grove and Barrington. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090318dcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090318dcbball/ Tue, 18 Mar 2009 Photos from Tuesday's IHSA 4A boys supersectional basketball game between Dundee-Crown and Neuqua Valley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090318ShamrockShave http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090318ShamrockShave/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 Saint Mary Margaret Parish in Algonquin hosts its first Shamrock Shave event to benefit local families in financial distress and help people with cancer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090317UltraRunner http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090317UltraRunner/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 Michele Hartwig recently won the top female division of Green Swamp 50-mile race in Dade City, Fla. Hartwig talks about the race and her passion for running at Veteran Acres Park, in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090314minigolf http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090314minigolf/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 Friends of the Library turned Woodstock Public Library into an 18-hole miniature golf course and invited patrons to play. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090315FOI http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090315FOI/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 Today is the start of Sunshine Week. Senior reporter Kevin Craver takes someone through the the process of obtaining information from a government office by filling out a Freedom of Information Act request. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090315TaekwondoTG http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090315TaekwondoTG/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 Taylor Gazzano is 17 yr. old, 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo from McHenry. He is on the National AAU team and is the only student in the area that is on this team. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090313dcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090313dcbball/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 Photos from Friday's IHSA 4A boys sectional final basketball game between Dundee-Crown and St. Charles North. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090313wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090313wip/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 6 - Mar. 12, 2009. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090311dcmchenry/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090311dcmchenry/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 Photos from Wednesday's IHSA 4A Boys sectional semifinal basketball game between Dundee-Crown and McHenry. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090310CLCPoms http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090310CLCPoms/ Mon, 9 Mar 2009 The Crystal Lake Central Pom squad returned to school after being named State Champion. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090309PrincipalMilkingCow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090309PrincipalMilkingCow/ Mon, 9 Mar 2009 Alden-Hebron Elementary School Principal Ryan LaDage, made good on his promise to milk a cow if kids and parents spent over $3,000 at the school's book fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090306DCRegionalChamp http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090306DCRegionalChamp/ Fri, 6 Mar 2009 Highlights from the boys Dundee-Crown Regional Championship game between Dundee-Crown and Huntley. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306mchbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306mchbball/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 Photos from Friday's IHSA 4A Boys Regional championship basketball game between Prairie Ridge and McHenry. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306dcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306dcbball/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 Photos from Friday's IHSA 4A Boys Regional championship basketball game between Dundee-Crown and Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090306StBaldricks/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090306StBaldricks/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 McHenry High School West Campus had a St. Baldrick's fundraiser, shaving 103 heads and raising over $10,000 for childhood cancer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090306JDiabetesJohnny/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090306JDiabetesJohnny/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 Johnny Laman, 14, of Johnsburg was diagnosed two years ago with Type 1 Diabetes but has been able to maintain an active lifestyle and is currently a second degree black belt. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090306JDiabetesHannah/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090306JDiabetesHannah/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 Hannah Richardson, 8, and a third-grader at Valley View Elementary in McHenry, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2007. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090305prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090305prepspulse/ Thu, 5 Mar 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at Dundee-Crown's Charles Kimbrough, one of the only local players who consistently plays above the rim and can excite crowds with his blocking and dunking ability. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306wip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090306wip/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090305extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090305extrapoint/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the heartbreaking conclusion to the Johnsburg girls basketball team's season, sports writer Maureen Lynch joins Olson for Tell Me I'm Wrong, and we chat with McHenry basketball player Chris Madson. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090304SpellingBee/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090304SpellingBee/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 Eighth grader Conrad Camellino, of Nippersink Middle School, won the 2009 McHenry County Spelling Bee. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090305spelling/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090305spelling/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 2009 McHenry County Spelling Bee at McHenry County College. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090304jbbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090304jbbball/ Wed, 4 March 2009 Photos from Wednesday's IHSA 3A Regional basketball game between Johnsburg and Vernon Hills. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090304rbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090304rbball/ Wed, 4 March 2009 Photos from Wednesday's IHSA 3A Regional basketball game between Richmond-Burton and North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090303mchenryregional/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090303mchenryregional/ Wed, 4 March 2009 Photos from Tuesday's IHSA McHenry Regional basketball games at McHenry West High School between McHenry and Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090303DCElgin http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090303DCElgin/ Tue, 3 Mar 2009 Highlights from the Dundee Crown Regional boys basketball game between the Chargers and the Elgin Maroons. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090303clsmchbbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090303clsmchbbk/ Tue, 3 Mar 2009 Highlights from the McHenry Regional boys basketball game between the Warriors and the Gators. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090302freejburggbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090302freejburggbk/ Mon, 2 Mar 2009 Highlights from the Elgin Supersectional girls basketball game between Freeport and Johnsburg. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090302bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090302bball/ Tue, 3 March 2009 Photos from Monday's IHSA Girls ECC Super-Sectional basketball game between Freeport and Johnsburg. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090301PolarPlunge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090301PolarPlunge/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 The 3rd annual Fox Lake Polar Plunge was a very cold success, raising money to benefit Special Olympic programs in the area. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090301Conrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090301Conrad/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 Conrad Camellino was second-runner-up in last year's McHenry County spelling bee. He won the school-wide spelling bee for Nippersink Middle School in Richmond this year. He also is a skier and learns study ethics through his work ethic on the slopes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090301FowlesFundraiser/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090301FowlesFundraiser/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 Friends of the Fowles family held a bowling fundraiser for Michele and the kids at Brunswick Zone in Lake Zurich on February 21, to help with medical bills. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090301ltdanband/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090301ltdanband/ Sun, 1 March 2009 Photos from Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert at Raue Center for the Arts. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090228wrestle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090228wrestle/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Photos from Saturday's Dual Team Wrestling Tournament in Bloomington with Crystal Lake Central and Harvard. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090227hdjdcbbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090227hdjdcbbk/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 Highlights from our live Webcast of the Chargers' exciting win, capping off an undefeated season in the FVC. Interactive Video http://www.nwherald.com/news/mymchenrycounty/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090228mmc/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 View our interactive slideshow and collage for our special series, 'My McHenry County.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090228DonPeasley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090228DonPeasley/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Don Peasley, of Woodstock, has been taking photographs of McHenry County life for over seven decades. Executive editor Chris Krug talks with Peasley about some of his favorite pictures. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090228ProgressElroyRef/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090228ProgressElroyRef/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Elroy Fitzgerald, of Cary, has been officiating basketball games for over 70 years. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090228ProgressLiquidBlues/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090228ProgressLiquidBlues/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 The 'hippie bar' off the square in Woodstock, Liquid Blues is a hidden gem. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090228ProgressCorbinsPets/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090228ProgressCorbinsPets/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Corbin's Exotic Pets, in Marengo, offers unique animals and is truely a hidden gem. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090228bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090228bball/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Photos from Friday's boys basketball game between Jacobs and Dundee-Crown. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090227boysplayoffs http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090227boysplayoffs/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 Sports Editor Eric Olson and sports writer Joe Stevenson discuss the postseason for Class 3A and 4A boys basketball. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090226HDJTitleGBB http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090226HDJTitleGBB/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 Webcast highlights from the Rockford Boylan vs Crystal Lake South Jacobs Sectional Class 4A Girls title game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090227bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090227bball/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 Photos from Thursday's girls basketball game between Johnsburg and Grayslake Central. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090226HuntleyPressConference/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090226HuntleyPressConference/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 The Huntley Police Department is investigating the deaths of Jennifer Beaudion and David Griner, both of Huntley, after they found the bodies in a residence yesterday. The case is being classified as a murder-suicide. Police held a press conference at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090227timmermannsaddle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090227timmermannsaddle/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 Timmermann's Ranch and Saddle Shop in Island Lake celebrates 50 years in business. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090226prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090226prepspulse/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at how Johnsburg's girls basketball team has become one of the most consistent programs around, and what it means to wear the blue and gold. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090225PetOxygenMasks/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090225PetOxygenMasks/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 The Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department are the first in the county to receive oxygen masks to help animals at the scene of a fire. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090224bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090224bball/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 Photos from Tuesday's boys basketball game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090223cls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090223cls/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 Photos from the CL South vs. St. Charles East IHSA Class 4A Sectionals girls basketball tournament on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090223huntley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090223huntley/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 Photos from the Huntley vs. Rockford Boylan IHSA Class 4A Sectionals girls basketball tournament on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090224jburggirls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090224jburggirls/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 Johnsburg girls basketball sectional game against Chicago (Sullivan). Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090223ForeclosedSeniors/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090223ForeclosedSeniors/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 The Freiwalds didn't expect to be homeless by the time they turned 65. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090222HealingJackson/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090222HealingJackson/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 Two-year-old Jackson Grabow of McHenry has gone through more tests and surgeries in two months than most will see in their lifetime. Doctors discovered that Jackson had a brain tumor Dec. 31. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090222Hustle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090222Hustle/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 Megan Herdegen of McHenry received a double lung transplant 19 months ago, and she is training to participate in the Hustle Up the Hancock fundraiser. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090221statewrestling/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090221statewrestling/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals in Champaign on Saturday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090221CommunityShowcase/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090221CommunityShowcase/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 A community showcase of talent held at Huntley High School to raise money for scholarships. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090220jburgglcbbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090220jburgglcbbk/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Webcast highlights from the Johnsburg Skyhawks win over the Grayslake Central Rams. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090220jacclsgbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090220jacclsgbk/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Highlights from the Crystal Lake South vs. Jacobs girls basketball Class 4A regional final on the Gators home floor. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090220wrestle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090220wrestle/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals in Champaign on Friday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090220_911call/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090220_911call/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Note to readers: The following audio clip is taken from two separate 911 calls made in connection to the shooting death of former McHenry resident Amber Kathleen Cremeens in Wheat Ridge, Colo. The first call was made by made by Cremeens' boyfriend and has been edited because of subject matter. The second call was made by a passerby who witnessed the shooting, and is played in its entirety. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090220stategymnastics/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090220stategymnastics/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA girls Gymnastics State Finals at Palatine High School in Palatine on Friday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090219clcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090219clcbball/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 3A Regional Final girls basketball game in Belvidere on Thursday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090219cgbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090219cgbball/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 4A Regional Final girls basketball game in Gurnee on Thursday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090219prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090219prepspulse/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at one of the most successful basketball coaching combinations around, and they just happen to be related. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090219extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090219extrapoint/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about why we love underdogs, like the Crystal Lake Central girls basketball team, sports writer Maureen Lynch joins Olson for a game of Quick Wits, and we chat with Hampsire basketball player Justin Bieber. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090218WoodyRegionalGBB http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090218WoodyRegionalGBB/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 Highlights from the Double-Header girls basketball game Webcast at the Class 4A Woodstock Regional Semifinals. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090218woodstock/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090218woodstock/ Mon, 19 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 4A Regional semifinal girls basketball games in Woodstock on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090218cgbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090218cgbball/ Mon, 18 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 4A Regional semifinal girls basketball game in Gurnee on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090216clcmarian/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090216clcmarian/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 3A Regional quarterfinal girls basketball game in Belvidere on Monday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214vigil http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214vigil/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 A candlelight vigil is held in remembrance of the five students killed in the NIU tragedy. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214wreaths http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214wreaths/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 A wreath ceremony is held in remembrance of the five lives lost in the NIU tragedy. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214DogsHealingHuskies http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214DogsHealingHuskies/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Therapy dogs came to the NIU campus once again to visit with students and help comfort them. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214WeRemember http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214WeRemember/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 An opening memorial service in the convocation center on campus focuses on the character of the NIU community. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090214wrestling/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090214wrestling/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Photos from the IHSA Class 2A boys wrestling sectional at Fenton High School in Bensenville on Saturday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090214niu/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090214niu/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Photos from anniversary of the NIU tragedy. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214MaceFamily http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214MaceFamily/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Eric and Mary Kay Mace, of Carpentersville, remember their daughter, Ryanne, one of the victims of the shootings at Northern Illinois University last year. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214GlenVicki http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214GlenVicki/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Glen and Vicki O'Halleran, of McHenry, were married last July. We asked the newlyweds for any advice they have for this Valentine's Day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090214JoeVera http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090214JoeVera/ Sat, 14 Feb 2009 Joseph and Vera Nawrocki, of Huntley, have been married for 65 years. We asked the couple for any advice they have for this Valentine's Day. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090213hampshirerb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090213hampshirerb/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 Photos from the Hampshire vs. Richmond-Burton boys basketball game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090213johnsburghuntley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090213johnsburghuntley/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 Photos from the Johnsburg vs. Huntley girls basketball game Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090212gymnastics/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090212gymnastics/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 Photos of Prairie Ridge at Thursday's Gymnastics Sectional in Lincolnshire . Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090213AutoShow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090213AutoShow/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 A preview to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090211prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090211prepspulse/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 This week's Preps Pulse looks at CL South scoring leader Meg Gaede, her daughter Michelle, and two current players also on the Gators all-time scoring list. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090212GettysburgAddress/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090212GettysburgAddress/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 Schools around McHenry County celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday by reciting the Gettysburg Address in unison at 1:30 p.m. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090212extrapoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090212extrapoint/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about athletes behaving badly, sports writer Maureen Lynch actually agrees with Olson, and Eric responds to a comment on The Rant blog. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090212SheriffCrashScene/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090212SheriffCrashScene/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 The vehicle of a McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy lays in a field off of Charles Rd. in Woodstock. The car overturned between Raffel and Queen Anne Roads, and the deputy was taken the Centegra Woodstock. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090211bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090211bball/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 Photos from Wednesday's game between McHenry and Crystal Lake South in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090210hunPrgbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090210hunPrgbk/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 Highlights from the FVC Fox Division girls basketball game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090209lincoln/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090209lincoln/ Mon, 9 Feb 2009 Lincoln visits Fox River Grove school. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090208icegolf/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090208icegolf/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 The 39th annual Doc Haznow Chili Open Golf Classic was played on Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090207CGCLSGBB/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090207CGCLSGBB/ Sat, 7 Feb 2009 Highlights from the varsity girls basketball game between Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090208OneYearLater/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090208OneYearLater/ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 Greg Zanis makes a new set of crosses for the victims of the shootings at Northern Illinois University. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090208VetMechanics/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090208VetMechanics/ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 We take a look at Vets Total Car Care in Crystal Lake and the veterans who work there. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090207woodstockfire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090207woodstockfire/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 An early-morning fire destroyed a two-story home in rural Woodstock. No one was injured in the blaze. Over a dozen fire departments responded to the call. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090207Mascot http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090207Mascot/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 North Elementary School students in Crystal Lake introduce their new school mascot at an all school assembly. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090206jacobsdcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090206jacobsdcbball/ Fri, 6 Feb 2009 Photos from the Jacobs vs. Dundee-Crown basketball game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090206prglcbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090206prglcbball/ Fri, 6 Feb 2009 Photos from the Prairie Ridge vs. Grayslake Central basketball game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090206hhsJBG_bbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090206hhsJBG_bbk/ Fri, 6 Feb 2009 Highlights from the FVC Fox Division boys basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090206NFLRecruits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090206NFLRecruits/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 Northern Illinois University NFL recruit Matt Simon trains at Lake Barrington Fieldhouse in preparation for the NFL Scouting Combine, in late February. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090206LandmarkSchool http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090206LandmarkSchool/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 We take a look at Landmark School in McHenry, the only year-round school in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090203prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090203prepspulse/ Thu, 5 Feb 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the success of Crystal Lake Central's sports teams at state since expansion. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090205extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090205extrapoint/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the February sports lull, Olson and Maureen Lynch pick winners of some upcoming high school basketball games, we chat briefly with Jacobs basketball player Mike Barch, and Eric responds to a comment on The Rant blog. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090205ChefJesse http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090205ChefJesse/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 Seventeen-year-old Jesse Szewzyk prepares dinner for his family at their home in Algonquin. Szewzyk is one 12 semifinalists competing for a full-ride scholarship to Johnson and Wade University, a prestigious culinary school. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090204PetDentalHealth http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090204PetDentalHealth/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and the Animal Hospital of Woodstock shows us different ways to take care of our furry friends' teeth. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090202nwhwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090202nwhwip/ Tue, 2 Feb 2009 Northwest Herald photographers select their favorite photos from the week of Jan. 25-Feb. 1. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090202GroundhogDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090202GroundhogDay/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 Woodstock Willie made his Groundhog Day prognostication, on the Woodstock Square is morning and he's calling for six more weeks of winter. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090203pinewoodderby/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090203pinewoodderby/ Tue, Feb 3 2009 Cub Scouts compete in the annual Pinewood Derby at Huntley High School on Saturday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090131GLCJohnsburg http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090131GLCJohnsburg/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 Highlights from the boys varsity basketball game between Grayslake Central and Johnsburg. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090131fvcwres http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090131fvcwres/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 Highlights from the FVC Wrestling Tournament, which Cl Central won with ease. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090130jaccggbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090130jaccggbk/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 Highlights from the FVC Valley Division girls basketball game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090131wrestle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090131wrestle/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 Fox Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament - Day 1. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090130bball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090130bball/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 Friday's girls basketball game between Crystal Lake South and McHenry. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090129robberysuspect http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090129robberysuspect/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Police on Thursday continued to search for a man who robbed a Crystal Lake Walgreens at gunpoint. The man entered the store at 151 Route 14 about 6:52 p.m. Wednesday and demanded money from the 41-year-old female cashier, indicating that he had a gun. The cashier gave him an undisclosed amount of money from the register, and he left the store. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090129impeachmentmots http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090129impeachmentmots/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Local reaction from Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090129Impeachment/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090129Impeachment/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Photos from former governor Rod Blagojevich's impeachment trial. Blagojevich was convicted at his impeachment trial and thrown out of office Thursday, ending a nearly two-month crisis that erupted with his arrest on charges he tried to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090129wauwoodbbk http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090129wauwoodbbk/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Highlights from the non-conference boys basketball game between Wauconda and Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090129extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090129extrapoint/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Topics in this week's video include Eric's point about the Bulls, Tell Me I'm Wrong with Maureen Lynch, the Extra Point mailbox and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090127prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090127prepspulse/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the science behind choosing a bowling ball. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090128jbhunt/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090128jbhunt/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 Fox Valley Conference girls varsity basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090127DCJacobs http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090127DCJacobs/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 Highlights from the girls varsity basketball game between Jacobs and Dundee-Crown. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090128morgan/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090128morgan/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 Kyle Morgan appears in Nashville court Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090125norge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090125norge/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 Day 2 of the 104th Norge Ski Jump Tournament. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090126IceFishingDerby http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090126IceFishingDerby/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 The 23rd annual Wonder Lake Sportsman Club Ice Fishing Derby. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090124NorgeSkiJump http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090124NorgeSkiJump/ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 The first day of the 104th annual Norge Ski Jump host junior olympic hopefuls from around the country. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090124jacobscls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090124jacobscls/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 Jacobs defeats Crystal Lake South, 49-47. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090124mchoops/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090124mchoops/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 Marian Central defeats Montini, 52-30. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090123Norge http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090123Norge/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 Athletes prepare for the 104th Annual Norge Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove Friday morning. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090121prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090121prepspulse/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the resurgence of the Prairie Ridge co-op gymnastics team. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090122extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090122extrapoint/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 Topics in this week's video include Eric's vision for the future, Pick 'Em with Maureen Lynch, the Extra Point mailbox and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090121cg_hdj http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090121cg_hdj/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 Highlights from the boys FVC Valley Division game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090121SeeleysPharm http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090121SeeleysPharm/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 After 42 years in Harvard, Seeley's Pharmacy will close its doors on Thursday, January 22. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090121inaug/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090121inaug/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president, and the Northwest Herald's Mike Weiler was in the audience. Click to view his photos. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090120Inauguration http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090120Inauguration/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 Students at Dundee-Crown High School watch the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and give their reactions. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120InaugurationCeremony/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120InaugurationCeremony/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president and makes his first presidential speech in front of more than one million people packed into the Capitol Mall on January 20, 2009. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120InaugurationArrivals/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120InaugurationArrivals/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 Celebs, current and former political figures gather in Washington D.C. awaiting Barack Obama's inauguration. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120ANationGathers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090120ANationGathers/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 The nation gathers in Washington D.C. awaiting Barack Obama's inauguration. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090120AgDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090120AgDay/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 Lundahl Middle School in Crystal Lake was taken over by chickens, goats, and piglets for their annual Ag Day. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090117jacobsbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090117jacobsbball/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 Photos from the Jacobs-Schaumburg basketball game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090118InaugurationBound http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090118InaugurationBound/ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 Eleven-year-old Colleen Brown, of Woodstock, will be attending the historic inauguration on Tuesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090118GroceryGiveaway http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090118GroceryGiveaway/ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 Cary resident Nancy Buhr grabs as many groceries as possible in two minutes at Angelo's Fresh Market in McHenry, as the winner of the Great Grocery Giveaway. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090117dc-glc http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090117dc-glc/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 Watch highlights from Grayslake Centrals win over Dundee-Crown. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090116WdstkCG http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090116WdstkCG/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 Highlights of the girls FVC Valley Division game between Cary Grove and Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090117TraxCoffee http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090117TraxCoffee/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 Co-owner Wendy Burnette of Trax Coffee Cafe Depot talks about the new location at the Woodstock Metra station. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090116CGWoodstock/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090116CGWoodstock/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 Photos of Cary Grove v. Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090114prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090114prepspulse/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 In this weeks Preps Pulse some local swimmers give us insight into a tough, competitive sport that is often overlooked in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090115extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090115extrapoint/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 Topics in this week's video include what Eric thinks about Lovie Smith handling the Bears defense, Quick Wits with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090115TooCold http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090115TooCold/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 With temperatures dipping to more than -15 degrees before the windchill, the county goes into a deep freeze. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090113ZooToYou http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090113ZooToYou/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 A Zoo To You, a mobile petting zoo in Marengo, has over 200 animals, ranging from sheep to a camel named Abu. They have rebuilt from the fire last spring that destroyed part of their main barn and killed some of the animals. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090111MobileFoodBank http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090111MobileFoodBank/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 Every month, Loaves and Fishes Ministries buys a food truck from the Northern Illinois Food Bank to feed the needy of McHenry County. The ministry is made up of churches across the county. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090109HamRB http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090109HamRB/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 The Hampshire girls basketball team defeats Richmond-Burton 56-39. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090109GoodKids http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090109GoodKids/ Thu, 09 Jan 2009 Woodstock High School Student Council students prepare and serve food to the homeless at a PADS shelter in Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090107prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20090107prepspulse/ Thu, 8 Jan 2009 In this edition of Preps Pulse sportswriter Joe Stevenson tries to rattle Marian Central's Danny Noonan at the free-throw line by doing his best Caddyshack impresion. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090108extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090108extrapoint/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 Topics in this week's video include Eric's take on the Cubs' off-season moves, Quick Wits with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090106cghunt http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090106cghunt/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 Highlights from prep basketball. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090107classiccars http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090107classiccars/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 Watch the first half highlights and a full second half in Cary-Grove's win over Huntley Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090105CountyNarcotics http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090105CountyNarcotics/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 Lt. Andrew Zinke, of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, talks about the trend of heroin and heroin related arrests in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20090104Justin http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20090104Justin/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 Justin Hall's mother, Mary Noll, shares her son's story the drug addiction that led to his death last year. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090102winterclassic/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20090102winterclassic/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 Photos from the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on New Years' Day. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081231extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081231extrapoint/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 Topics in this week's video include Eric's last point of the year, Pick'em with Maureen Lynch, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081231poy http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081231poy/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 The best and favorite photos from 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081230JBProsGB http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081230JBProsGB/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 Watch highlights from the Dundee-Crown Charger Classic Holiday Tournament 5th place game, Johnsburg defeated Prospect, 51-45. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081227scn-hdj http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081227scn-hdj/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 Watch highlights from the 2008 Jacobs Holiday Tournament. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081226HolidayHoops/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081226HolidayHoops/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 Photos from the Jacobs tournament. The first game was St.Charles North 60, Prairie Ridge 49. The second game was Jacobs 51, Johnsburg 40. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081225FowlesChristmas http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081225FowlesChristmas/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 Michele Fowles, wife of deployed 1st Sgt. Andy Fowles, opens presents with her kids, Jack, 2; Gracie, 4; Addison, 13 months; and Ryan, 3 months, on Christmas morning. Many people and organizations donated money or toys to help the Fowles family have a nice holiday without their father, who is deployed in Afganistan with the Illinois National Guard 178th Infantry Regiment. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081224extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081224extrapoint/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 Topics in this week's video include Tell Me I'm Wrong with Joe Stevenson, a player talkback, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081218prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081218prepspulse/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 This Preps Pulse video looks at McHenry's girls basketball team and the task of rebuilding a program from the ground up. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081220secgbb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081220secgbb/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 Highlights from the opening game of the Jacobs Holiday Tournament, with Cary-Grove cruising to a easy win over St. Edward. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081218Nutcracker http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081218Nutcracker/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 This was opening night for the Berkshire Ballet Theatre has they performed Nutcracker for the second year at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and a Sunday matine at 3 p.m. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081218prjacwres http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081218prjacwres/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 Highlights from the Prairie Ridge at Jacobs FVC wrestling match on Thursday, Dec. 18. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081218extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081218extrapoint/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 Topics in this week's video include the Chicago Bears, Tell Me I'm Wrong with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback, and more. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081218wrigley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081218wrigley/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 Workers continue to construct an ice rink at Wrigley Field for the NHL's Winter Classic outdoor hockey game to be played between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings on New Year's Day in Chicago. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081217mcclcbb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081217mcclcbb/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 Highlights of Marian Central's non-conference win over Crystal Lake Central. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081218WdstkHunt http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081218WdstkHunt/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 Watch highlights from the Huntley win over Woodstock in this Fox Valley Conference match-up. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081216jb-cls http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081216jb-cls/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 Watch highlights from the Crystal Lake South win over Johnsburg prep girls basketball. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081216FisherFamily http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081216FisherFamily/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 We take a look Leah Fisher, a 9-year-old living with Down Syndrome, and her family, at their home in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081213StateTrooperBlitz http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081213StateTrooperBlitz/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 We ride along with Sgt. Robert Satkiewicz of the Illinois State Police during a recent blitz to crack down on DUIs and seat belt violations. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081213Santa http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081213Santa/ Sat, 12 Dec 2008 Santa comes to Cary Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081212pr-dc http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081212pr-dc/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 Watch highlights from the Dundee-Crown win over Prairie Ridge. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081212EPLive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081212EPLive/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 Watch the replay of Extra Point Live, which was held at Double Jacks in Algonquin. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081211HolidayMessages http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081211HolidayMessages/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 Families with loved ones in a local National Guard unit record Christmas messages to their loved ones. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081211harvardwres/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081211harvardwres/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 Harvard wrestling coach Tim Haak recorded his 500th dual meet win on Thursday night, all with the Hornets over his 22 seasons with the team. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081210clcmchgb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081210clcmchgb/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 McHenry overcame a late deficit to beat CL Central in a FVC crossover girls basketball game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081209clshuntbb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081209clshuntbb/ Tue, 9 Dec 2008 Huntley outlasted CL South in the FVC crossover win on Tuesday night. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081209reactions http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081209reactions/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 McHenry county residents reactions to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest on corruption charges. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081208BearsJags/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081208BearsJags/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 The Chicago Bears defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23 to 10. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081206JburgMcHenry/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081206JburgMcHenry/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 Johnsburg beat McHenry. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081207CarbajalHomecoming http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081207CarbajalHomecoming/ Sun, 07 Dec 2008 Cpl. Juan Carbajal returns home to Woodstock after serving in the Marines. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081206angeltree http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081206angeltree/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 Families enjoy music, food and fellowship, and children receive presents from incarcerated parents, at the Angel Tree event at Trinity Baptist Community Church in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081206MockUN http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081206MockUN/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 Students in honors American Studies classes at McHenry East and West High Schools participate in a two-day mock United Nations Day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081205glcentral-jacobs http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081205glcentral-jacobs/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 View highlights of our live Webcast of Grayslake Central's triple-overtime win at Jacobs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081204Marengobball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081204Marengobball/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 Rockford Lutheran defeats Marengo. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081204extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081204extrapoint/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 Topics in this week's video include Lebron James already discussing his plans for 2010, quick wits featuring Plaxico Burress and Starcaps, and mail from a Johnsburg basketball fan. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081204ForeclosedCats http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081204ForeclosedCats/ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 People aren't the only ones suffering through the foreclosure crisis, more and more pets are being given up to area shelters and rescue groups. Thirty-two cats were relinquished by a Wonder Lake family that lost their home, with the shelter already packed, a local vet came to the rescue. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081203gregolsen http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081203gregolsen/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 Video of The Northwest Herald's annual Cans for Christmas and Toys for Tots benefit at Dick's Sporting Goods in McHenry, with Chicago Bears tight end Greg Olsen signing autographs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081202CentralSouth/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081202CentralSouth/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 Crystal Lake South defeats Crystal Lake Central. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081202mcprbb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081202mcprbb/ Tue, 2 Dec 2008 The Prairie Ridge boys basketball team started its game against Marian Central with a 10-0 run and never looked back. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081201FirstSnow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081201FirstSnow/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 Video of how Woodstock residents deal with the first snow of the season. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081201bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081201bears/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 Bears lose to the Minnesota Vikings, 34-14, on Sunday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081130Parade http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081130Parade/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 Photo slideshow of Woodstock Christmas Parade with audio. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081130christmasfortroops http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081130christmasfortroops/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 Families pack Christmas stockings to send overseas to a local National Guard unit. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081129harmarbb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081129harmarbb/ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 Harvard won its first game of the short season, beating Marengo in the R-B/Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081127vfwsailors/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081127vfwsailors/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 About 40 sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Base were given a Thanksgiving dinner provided by members of the McHenry VFW on November 27, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081126turkeyfestival http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081126turkeyfestival/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 We take a look at the 26th annual Turkey Testicle Festival at the Parkside Pub in Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081126extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081126extrapoint/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 Topics in this week's video include the Chicago Blackhawks, the Bears, a wrapup of the high school football season, preseason prep basketball rankings, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081125glcmcgb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081125glcmcgb/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 Grayslake Central takes second place at the Marian Central Thanksgiving Tournament with a convincing win over the Hurricanes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081125otherguys http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081125otherguys/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 The Other Guys, an a cappella group from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, surprised all 160 choir members from McHenry High School's east and west campuses Monday morning with a performance during the high school's rehearsal for their annual holiday concert. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081124pigs http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081124pigs/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 Bob Wargaski of unincorporated Wauconda Township talks about a well dispute with the village of Island Lake. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081124bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081124bears/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 Photos by the Associated Press from the Bears victory over the St. Louis Rams. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081123rileychurch http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081123rileychurch/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 Riley Church conducts its last service. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081121dogcollars http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081121dogcollars/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 Jacobs High School business classes compete to design President-elect Barack Obama's new dog's collar Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081122AC-RB http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081122AC-RB/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 Watch highlights from the Aurora Christian win over Richmond Burton prep football. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081122football/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081122football/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 Photos from the Richmond-Burton football game against Aurora Christian. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081121CLS-GEN http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081121CLS-GEN/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 Listen to the Audiocast from Crystal Lake south at Geneva (Playoffs). Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081121clsgenfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081121clsgenfb/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 Crystal Lake South's football season ends in the semifinals with a loss to Geneva. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081121CLSGeneva/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081121CLSGeneva/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 Crystal Lake South is defeated by Geneva in the Class 7A Semifinal football game Friday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081121CGhoops/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081121CGhoops/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 Photos from the Cary-Grove girls basketball game against Streamwood. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081120clsbball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081120clsbball/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's girls basketball game against Regina. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081120ForensicsClass http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081120ForensicsClass/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 A crime scene at Dundee-Crown High School looks more like an episode of C.S.I. than an actual class, but Joe Ehrmann started this popular elective this year to get students excited about science. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081120extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081120extrapoint/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the Bears and their upcoming game. Also, sports writer Joe Stevenson and Olson make their picks for the week and Olson answers some mail. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081119ForeclosureCleaning http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081119ForeclosureCleaning/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 R.E.O. Solutions is a company that is hired by banks to clean up houses left vacant after foreclosures. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081118retail http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081118retail/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 We talk with the Community Development Director of Algonquin, and restaurant owner Brian Jason, about the status of retail and restaurant business in the struggling economy. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081117bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081117bears/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 Photos from the Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081115housing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081115housing/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 John Brouwer of Williams Construction Management, and Jim Kastner, Woodstock Planning and Zoning Administrator, discuss the housing downturn in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081115cg_cls http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081115cg_cls/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 Watch segments from the CLS win over the undefeated Cary-Grove Trojans. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081116southvscary/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081116southvscary/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's overtime win against Cary-Grove. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081115richmondfball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081115richmondfball/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 Photos from Richmond-Burton football state quarterfinal. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081114drownings http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081114drownings/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 Press conference from Friday's apparent drownings at Camp Algonquin, where three teenagers died. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081114drowning/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081114drowning/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 Photos from apparent drownings at Camp Algonquin, where three teens were pulled from the Fox River. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081115prepspulse/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081115prepspulse/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 The No. 14 seed Richmond-Burton football team plays Geneseo in the third round of the playoffs, after starting the season 0-3. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081113extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081113extrapoint/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 In this week's video, topics include the state football quarterfinal matchups and baseball's awards. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081114sportstacking http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081114sportstacking/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 Richmond Consolidated Grade School students contribute to a sport stacking Guinness World Record. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081111VeteransDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081111VeteransDay/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 A rifle salute and gathering honored veterans in McHenry this morning when the community gathered at the VFW. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081109bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081109bears/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 The Tennesse Titans defeat the Chicago Bears. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081108sce_cg http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081108sce_cg/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 Watch highlights from the Cary-Grove win over St. Charles East. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081108gkrbfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081108gkrbfb/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 Richmond-Burton dominated Genoa-Kingston in every way possible in their Week 2 playoff game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081108rbfball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081108rbfball/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 Richmond-Burton wins a second-round playoff game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081107huntleyfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081107huntleyfb/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 Huntley vs Grant football. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081107harwoodfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081107harwoodfb/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 Woodstock made the game interesting with a late score, but just could not get past Carmel in the Week 2 playoff game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081107Woodstock/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081107Woodstock/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 Carmel 10, Woodstock 7. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081106huntclsvb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081106huntclsvb/ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 Crystal Lake South beat Huntley in two straight games to give them the Prairie Ridge Sectional championship, and move within one win of a state birth. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081106vball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081106vball/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 Marian Central wins the Sectional game against Hampshire. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081106extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081106extrapoint/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks the Bears, sports writer Joe Stevenson and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners, and the Extra Point Mailbox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081105GirlsontheRun http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081105GirlsontheRun/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 Laurie Dayon, Girls on the Run of McHenry County Executive Director, talks about the program and the upcoming 5k race the girls will compete in. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104grantobama/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104grantobama/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 From casting his ballot to the rally in Grant Park, Barack Obama is featured, as is John McCain. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104electionnight/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104electionnight/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 We take a look at the events in McHenry County. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104MarianCentral/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104MarianCentral/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 Lake View defeats Marian Central in a boys soccer supersectional match. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104voters/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104voters/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 Voter turn out was high throughout McHenry County for this historic election. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104ElectionDay/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081104ElectionDay/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 Photos of election day from all over the nation taken by the AP. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081102Bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081102Bears/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 Photos from the Bears victory over the Detroit Lions. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081101cary/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081101cary/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 Photos from the first round of the playoffs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081101BloodBrothers http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081101BloodBrothers/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 Brendan May, 19, a two-time leukemia survivor meets his bone marrow donor for the first time. The donor is Marine Staff Sgt. Jason White based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., he came to visit May and his family in Johnsburg. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081030KidsElection http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081030KidsElection/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 Students at Westwood Elementary School in Woodstock talk about voting. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081031scn_cls http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081031scn_cls/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 Watch highlights from the CLS win over St. Charles North. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081031south/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081031south/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 Photos from the first round of the playoffs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081031CentralFT/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081031CentralFT/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 Photos from the first round of the playoffs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081031prepspulse http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081031prepspulse/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 A lot of Cary-Grove's recent success is due to their quarterback. They seem to have a good quarterback every year. We talk to coach Bruce Kay, QB Tyler Krebs and tight end John Bryan in the latest installment of Preps Pulse. Video http://www.kcchronicle.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081031jail/ http://www.kcchronicle.com/multimedia/video/20081031jail/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 A ghost hunt at the old Kane County Jail facility. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081030extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081030extrapoint/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the need for a shorter MLB seaoson, sports writer Joe Stevenson and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners, and we talk to Alden-Hebron running back Jacob Gricar. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030pastor/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030pastor/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 Associate Pastor Raymond Ayers of Zion Lutheran School returns from Iraq. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081030halloween http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081030halloween/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 Lee and Lila Harris of Prairie Grove talk about their Halloween decorations on Barreville Road. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030HampSoccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030HampSoccer/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 Hampshire lost to Lakes High School in boys soccer, 7-0. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030MarianSoccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081030MarianSoccer/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 Marian Central beat Antioch in boys soccer, 2-1. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081028soccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081028soccer/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 Jacobs beat Round Lake in boys soccer, 2-0. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081028EdCurran http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081028EdCurran/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran visits Trinity Oaks Christian Academy in Cary to talk about science and technology. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081026fowlesbabyhome http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081026fowlesbabyhome/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 In our ongoing series, 'Sacrifice on Two Front,' newborn Ryan Fowles heads home. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081025CLSJacobs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081025CLSJacobs/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 Jacobs beat Crystal Lake South in boys soccer, 4-1, becoming the Class 3A regional champions. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081025Surgery http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081025Surgery/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 We follow the minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery on 65-year-old Tom Gilder. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081024whs_cls http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081024whs_cls/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 Watch segments from the Woodstock at CLS prep football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081024football/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081024football/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 Photos from the Crystal Lake Central versus Grayslake North, and the St. Francis at Marian Central football games. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081023ahfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081023ahfb/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 Alden-Hebron dominates in its win over North Shore Country Day, making them 9-0 for the season. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081023AldenHebron/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081023AldenHebron/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 Photos from the Alden-Hebron game against North Shore Country Day. The Giants won 53-8, making them 9-0 for the season. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081023extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081023extrapoint/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the lack of Bears defense against the Vikings, sports writer Maureen Lynch and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners and Olson answers comments from the Huntley vs PR game from the Rant blog. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081023tennis/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081023tennis/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 Photos from the girls state tennis meet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081019bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081019bears/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 Photos from the Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings game at Soldier Field. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081019trail/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081019trail/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 Photos from the Trail of History at Glacial Park in Ringwood. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081018Dance http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081018Dance/ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 The Mar Ray Dance Studio in McHenry celebrates 50 years of business. Webcast Rebroadcast http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/gamecenter/index.php http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081017huntpr2/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 Our live video Webcast will be rebroadcast on a continuous loop. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081017huntpr/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081017huntpr/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 Photos from Week 8 football action. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081017wdstkfball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081017wdstkfball/ Fri, 17 Oct 2008 Photos from football action on Friday night. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081016extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081016extrapoint/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the football game he's most excited for- the big prep match-up between Huntley and Prairie Ridge. Also, sports writer Maureen Lynch and Olson make their picks for the week and Olson answers some mail. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081016prepspulse/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081016prepspulse/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 In this edition of Preps Pulse, we try to find out why soccer is not more popular in McHenry County. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081014vball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081014vball/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 Photos from volleyball action on Tuesday night. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081013boysgolf/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081013boysgolf/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 Photos from boys golf. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012BearsFalcons/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012BearsFalcons/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 Photos from the Bears' loss to the Falcons on Sunday Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012FirePrevention/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012FirePrevention/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 Photos from National Fire Protection Week activities in Algonquin/LITH. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012parade/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081012parade/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 Photos from the Marengo Settlers' Day parade. Election videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/8thcongressional/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/8thcongressional/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 Candidates for the 8th Congressional race answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081010huntley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081010huntley/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at Huntley football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081010clscgFB/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081010clscgFB/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 Cary-Grove moves one step closer to the FVC Valley Division title with a win over Crystal Lake South. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081010cgclsfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081010cgclsfb/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at Huntley football game. Election videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/statesattorney/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/statesattorney/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 Candidates for state's attorney answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081009extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081009extrapoint/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 In this week's video, sports writer Maureen Lynch talks about her final thoughts on the White Sox and Cubs, the surprising Chicago Bears, she and Lester Johnson pick the winners of three high school football games, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081008WalktoSchool http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081008WalktoSchool/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 District 12 schools participated in International Walk to School Day to promote saving energy, safety, and community. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/16thcongressional/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/16thcongressional/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 Candidates for the 16th Congressional seat answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081007golf/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081007golf/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 Photos from the boys regional golf meet at Prairie Isle. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081007VolleyforaCure http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081007VolleyforaCure/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 Marian Central volleyball team dedicates a big game towards a cure for breast cancer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081007VFWCarver http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081007VFWCarver/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 At the McHenry VFW, the newest members come in the form of 12 foot wooden statues. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081006WhiteSox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081006WhiteSox/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 Photos from the Tampa win against the Sox. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081005bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081005bears/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 Photos from the Bears win against Detroit on Sunday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081005WhiteSox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081005WhiteSox/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 Photos from the Sox win against Tampa on Sunday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081004Cubs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081004Cubs/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 Photos from Game 4 of the NLDS, where the Dodgers eliminated the Cubs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081004AldenHebron/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081004AldenHebron/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 Photos from the Alden-Hebron football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081003clcprfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20081003clcprfb/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 Prairie Ridge beat Crystal Lake Central in a Week 6 FVC Fox Division game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003fridaysox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003fridaysox/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 Photos from Game 2 of the White Sox-Rays ALDS. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003cgfootball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003cgfootball/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 Photos from Cary-Grove's victory over Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080917clsvb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080917clsvb/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 Check out the new Preps Pulse feature series, which highlights Crystal Lake South volleyball player Caitlin Schumacher's battle to overcome injury and get back on the court. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003PRfootball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081003PRfootball/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 Photos from Prairie Ridge's victory over Crystal Lake Central. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20081002extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20081002extrapoint/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 In this week's video, sports writer Maureen Lynch talks about the White Sox and Cubs, she and Lester Johnson pick the winners of three high school football games, and we talk to Woodstock quarterback Derek Brown. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081002cubs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081002cubs/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 Photos from Game 2 of the Dogers-Cubs NLDS. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081002whitesox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081002whitesox/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 Photos from Game 1 of the White Sox-Rays ALDS. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081001cubs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20081001cubs/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 Photos from Game 1 of the Dogers-Cubs NLDS. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080930CaryFire http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080930CaryFire/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 The third fire in 36 hours in Cary blazed for more than three hours at Gage Grinding Company and joining apartments. No one was injured in the three-alarm fire. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080930CaryFire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080930CaryFire/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 Photos from the Gage Grinding structure fire in Cary. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080928BearsEagles/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080928BearsEagles/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 Photos from Chicago's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080926harvmgo/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080926harvmgo/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Week 5 FVC Valley Division football game featuring Marengo at Harvard. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080927PRvJburg/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080927PRvJburg/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 Photos from Friday's prep football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080926dcfootball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080926dcfootball/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 Photos from Friday's prep football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080926wooddcfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080926wooddcfb/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Week 5 FVC Valley Division football game featuring Woodstock at Dundee-Crown. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080925FowlesBaby http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080925FowlesBaby/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 In our occasional series on 1st Sgt. Andy Fowles and his growing family, Andy and wife Michele welcome baby Ryan Michael Fowles, who was born on Wednesday. Andy was able to come home from training in Fort Bragg, N.C., to be with his family. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080925extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080925extrapoint/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the White Sox, and he and Maureen Lynch pick the winners of three high school football games. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080923Bubbleology/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080923Bubbleology/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 Geoff Atkins, the 'Bubble Guy,' shows the audience at Sun City's Drendel Ballroom one of his bubble creations. Atkins, of Fox River Grove, tours around the nation showing his bubble-making talents and teaching audiences that anything is possible. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080921bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080921bears/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 Photos from Tampa Bay's 27-24 win in overtime against the Chicago Bears. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080920norge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080920norge/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 Photos from the ski jump competition from the Norge Ski Club. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080921alpaca/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080921alpaca/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 A look at an alpaca farm in Harvard. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080919prclsfb/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080919prclsfb/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake South Week 4 FVC crossover football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080919clc_mch/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080919clc_mch/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080919mchenry/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080919mchenry/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080919clfootball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080919clfootball/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/sacrifice http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080919FowlesFirsts/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 It's a time of firsts for the Fowles family, including the first birthday for baby Addie. We check in with the family Illinois National Guard Sgt. Andy Fowles in our series, 'Sacrifice on Two Fronts.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080918extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080918extrapoint/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the White Sox, and he and Maureen Lynch pick the winners of three high school football games. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080918therapy http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080918therapy/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 Atlas, a four-year-old Great Dane, works with patients and dog therapy owners at Centegra Hospital in McHenry on Wednesday. Recent legislation was passed to allow dogs into patients' rooms, instead of only common areas. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080915TeacherStrike http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080915TeacherStrike/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 District 158 teachers and staff walk the picket line along Square Barn Rd and Academic Drive in Huntley on Monday morning. The D158 teachers union turned down a final offer from the school board and went on strike after more than 40 hours of negotiations during the weekend. Classes for more 8,000 district stdents have been cancelled. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080914bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080914bears/ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 Photos from the Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080913circus/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080913circus/ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 Photos from the Kelly Miller Circus in Lake in the Hills. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080914ike/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080914ike/ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 Photos from Hurricane Ike. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080912mch_hunt_FB/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080912mch_hunt_FB/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 Highlights from the McHenry at Huntley Week 3 football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080912HDJ_CLC/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080912HDJ_CLC/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Jacobs at Crystal Lake Central Week 3 football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080912clcjacobs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080912clcjacobs/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 Photos from the Jacobs at Crystal Lake Central football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080912HuntleyMcHenry/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080912HuntleyMcHenry/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 Photos from the McHenry at Huntley football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080911extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080911extrapoint/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Bears, plays a game of Pick'Em with Maureen Lynch, debuts the new Player Talks Back and Mailbox with the Rant. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080911McHenryCeremony http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080911McHenryCeremony/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 The city of McHenry held a remembrance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080910NIUArt http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080910NIUArt/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 Local artist Mary Telfer Holden felt compelled to help after the shootings at Northern Illinois University. Now, the NIU grad is helping with the one thing she knows best, works of art. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080907BearsColts/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080907BearsColts/ Sun, 07 Sep 2008 AP photos from the Bears victory against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080907marengo/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080907marengo/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 The Marengo football snaps its losing streak. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080906band/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080906band/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 The McHenry Marching Band Festival. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080905SCN_ME/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080905SCN_ME/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 St. Charles North was too much for McHenry in Week 2 football action. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080906kickboxing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080906kickboxing/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 Laryssa Zarate will be traveling to Italy to compete in a kickboxing competition. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080905marian_cg/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080905marian_cg/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 Highlights from the Marian Central at Cary-Grove football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080905mchenry/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080905mchenry/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 Photos from the St. Charles North at McHenry football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080906football/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080906football/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 Photos from Marian Central at Cary-Grove. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080904extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080904extrapoint/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Cubs' recent slide and Jon Budmayr's injury. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080905rnc_mccain/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080905rnc_mccain/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 Photos from the Republican National Convention. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080903convention/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080903convention/ Thu, 03 Sep 2008 Photos from the Republican National Convention in St.Paul, Minn. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080903Housing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080903Housing/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 The Coalition for Affordable Housing in McHenry County presented a detailed report to the McHenry County Board regarding housing availability in the area. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080901woodstocknorth http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080901woodstocknorth/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 A tour of the new Woodstock North High School. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080831sunset/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080831sunset/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 Photos from the Lake in the Hills Sunset Festival. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080829grant_jburgFB/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080829grant_jburgFB/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 Grant got its running game going in the second half and forced three turnovers to beat Johnsburg on its home field. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829JohnsburgGrant/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829JohnsburgGrant/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's season-opening win. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829clsouth/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829clsouth/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's season-opening win. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080824DrumsForPeace http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080824DrumsForPeace/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 A group gathers in Richmond for the 15th Annual Drums Around the World to promote peace. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829fivetowatch/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080829fivetowatch/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 Our high school football players to watch feature five athletes from four schools. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080828extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080828extrapoint/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses prep football, and Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Quick Wits in this week's video. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080828prairieridgeFB/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Prairie Ridge Wolves. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080828convention/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080828convention/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Pictures from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080828Chihuahua http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080828Chihuahua/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Chicago's Fastest Chihuahua, 'Bones,' of Wonder Lake, will compete in the Petco Unleashed Chihuahua Finals in San Diego on Sunday, August 31. The owners, the Hitztaler family, and 'Bones' won the opportunity to race at Petco Park after winning the regional race in Chicago in April. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080828marianFB/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Marian Central Hurricanes. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080827drugbust/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080827drugbust/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 Pictures from a drug bust in Harvard. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080828aldenhebronFB/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Alden-Hebron Giants. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080827dnc/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080827dnc/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 Pictures from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080826convention/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080826convention/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 Pictures from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080825mchenryFB/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the McHenry Warriors. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080825cl_southFB/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Crystal Lake South Gators. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080825boyssoccer/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080825boyssoccer// Mon, 25 Aug 2008 Pictures from Crystal Lake South's 3-0 victory over Woodstock in boys soccer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/sacrifice http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080824Deployment/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 Delta Company, 1st Battlion, 178th Infantry, says their final goodbyes to family and friends before being sent off to active duty. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080824troops/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080824troops/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 Pictures of the deployment of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry from Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/sacrifice http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080823DeploymentCeremony/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 A formal deployment ceremony at the Woodstock Opera House sends off the troops of Delta Company, 1st Battlion, 178th Infantry. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080823JazzFest http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080823JazzFest/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 The 2008 Woodstock Jazz Festival August 22-24 on the square. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080822cl_centralFB/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080823NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080823NWHwip/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 Pictures of the week by the Northwest Herald photo staff. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080822Stockwood http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080822Stockwood/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 The self-proclaimed world's youngest Beatles tribute band from Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080821extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080821extrapoint/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Pick 'Em, and Eric responds to a comment about the preseason prep football video tour. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080821Bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080821Bears/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 Photos from the Bears preseason game against the 49ers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080821chicagostorm http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080821chicagostorm/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 The Chicago Storm soccer team held their Summer Storm Camps for youth at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080821jacobsFB/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Jacobs Golden Eagles. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080822gl_centralFB/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Grayslake Central Rams. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080821wakeboard http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080821wakeboard/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 Munson Marine and Ski along with Kief's Reef in McHenry sponsor wakeboard demonstrations every Wednesday. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080820huntleyFB/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Huntley Red Raiders. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080820grayslakenorthFB/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Grayslake North Knights. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080819dundee-crownFB/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Dundee-Crown Chargers. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080820hampshireFB/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Hampshire Whip-Purs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080819BarkinthePark http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080819BarkinthePark/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 The Kane County Cougars invited their favorite four-legged fans to Elfstrom Stadium Monday night for the annual 'Bark in the Park' event. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080818harvardFB/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Harvard Hornets. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/preseasonfootballtour2008/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080818richmond-burtonFB/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Richmond-Burton Rockets. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080818airport http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080818airport/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 Northern Illinois Flight Center's John Unzicker talks about flying out of Lake in the Hills airport and the perks and costs involved. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080818SquareDance http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080818SquareDance/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 George and Joyce Kammerer, of McHenry, and Bob and Donna Carpenter, of Island Lake, were recently inducted into the Illinois Square Dancing Hall of Fame. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080815NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080815NWHwip/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 Photos of the week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080814boxing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080814boxing/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 Pug's Boxing Gym owner Gary Dobry talks about his new gym in Crystal Lake and what it has to offer. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080816RayMathis/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080816RayMathis/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 Ray Mathis, a retired teacher living in McHenry, works as a landscape photographer. His work has been used on magazine covers, as post cards and calendars and he's in talks with a corporation about it being used for a billboard campaign. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080814football/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080814football/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 Photos from the first day of football practice in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/sacrifice http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080812WartimeCrunch/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 As deployment looms for the Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, the men are squeezing in drills and spending time with their families before they leave for Afghanistan. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080811prepchallenge/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 In the final installment of the Summer Prep Challenge, Sports Editor Eric Olson takes on discus thrower Ryan Psenka of Cary-Grove. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080810curran/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080810curran/ Sat, 9 Aug 2008 Jeff Curran has been involved in martial arts since the age of five and on Sunday he sees his efforts come full circle as Curran Martial Arts has its grand opening in Crystal Lake in their biggest and best gym yet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080809NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080809NWHwip/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 Week in pictures Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080808bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080808bears/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 Photos from the Bears Preseason opener. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080807extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080807extrapoint/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses Brett Favre, Dan McCaleb helps out with a game of Quick Wits, and Eric responds to a comment about wearing a wrestling singlet. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080809strikers http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080809strikers/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 The Crystal Lake Strikers Drum Line provides the opportunity to play for area drummers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080807babysitting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080807babysitting/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 The two-day Safe Sitter class in Woodstock teaches kids how to become babysitters, including how to perform rescue breathing and how to handle emergency situations. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080804prepchallenge/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to wrestle Trevor Parlberg of Crystal Lake Central. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080803CABA/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080803CABA/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 The East Cobb Astros face the Schaumburg Seminoles played in the CABA U15 Championship game at Emricson Park. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080803demoderby/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080803demoderby/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 Demolition Derby at the McHenry County Fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080803fowles http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080803fowles/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 This is the first video in an occasional series following Illinois National Guard Sgt. Andy Fowles' growing family as they deal with his deployment to Afghanistan. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080801NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080801NWHwip/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 Photos of the week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080802bullriding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080802bullriding/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 The McHenry County Fair holds a rodeo, complete with professional bull riding. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=200808014H http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/200808014H/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 The hard work 4-H members have put in all year culminates at the 2008 McHenry County Fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080731extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080731extrapoint/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses Paul Konerko's struggles, Dan McCaleb helps out with a game of 'Pick 'Em,' and Eric responds to a comment about CABA and USSSA. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080730MissMcHenryCounty http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080730MissMcHenryCounty/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 The 2008 Miss McHenry County Fair queen is crowned at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080730usssa/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080730usssa/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 Photos from Wednesday's USSSA baseball action. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080728prepchallenge/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to stop penalty kicks from Ashley Ross of Crystal Lake South. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080726JeffsLastDelivery http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080726JeffsLastDelivery/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 A UPS driver of 20 years and Crystal lake resident, Jeff Hornagold, was delivered to his final rest in style. His best friend and co-worker, Micheal McGowan made his most important delivery from Davenport Funeral home to St. Thomas the Aspostle Church with his UPS delivery truck. Friends and family gathered and his wife of 24 years, Judy Hornagold said it was a great tribute to a man bigger than life. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080725TimeFlies http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080725TimeFlies/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 John Zenk purchased the McHenry State Bank cupola clock made in 1956 at an auction for the top of his barn. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080725NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080725NWHwip/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 Photos of the week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080725CardboardBoat http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080725CardboardBoat/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 A look at Algonquin Founders' Days' Cardboard Boat Regatta. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080724bearscamp1/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080724bearscamp1/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 Bears Camp Pictures Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080724extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080724extrapoint/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Cubs and Bears training camp, Dan McCaleb helps out with a game of 'Quick Wits,' and Eric responds to a comment about the Marian Central vs. Cary-Grove football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080724HARPS http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080724HARPS/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 Donna Ewing, Founder and President of the Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society in Barrington Hills, talks about Goliath, one of forty horses who survived a terrible accident last fall. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080723gargoyle http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080723gargoyle/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 Ron Ferraro of Fantasy Festival Costume/Magic Centre in Algonquin talks about his gargoyle that went missing from the store roof last week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080722SunTones http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080722SunTones/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 Listen to 'Side by Side' sung by the Sun City barbershop ensemble called the Sun Tones. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080722prepchallenge/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to kick field goals against Thomas Kinney of Johnsburg. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080721soldierreturns/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080721soldierreturns/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 Eddie Renta, of Lake in the Hills, returns home from Iraq to be greeted by his neighbors on July 21, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080720folkfestival/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080720folkfestival/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 The 23rd Annual Woodstock Folk Festival took place on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080719barndance/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080719barndance/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 Photos from the Gavers Barn Dance. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080718RememberingRandy http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080718RememberingRandy/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 The inaugural Randy Salerno Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament gets underway at Boone Creek Golf Course in McHenry. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080718NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080718NWHwip/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 Photos of the week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080717extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080717extrapoint/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the All-Star Game, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of 'Tell Me I'm Wrong,' and Eric responds to a comment about his jump shot in this week's sports video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080718nisra http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080718nisra/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association holds its annual fun fair in Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080716AssistedRace http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080716AssistedRace/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 Eleven-year-old Ben Spengel competes in a race he created for people needing assistance of walkers or crutches during the Fiesta Days Open Track Meet in McHenry. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080716thedarkknight/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080716thedarkknight/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 Photos from 'The Dark Knight.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080716RideYourBike http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080716RideYourBike/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 Prairie Grove Elementary Technology Director Mike Swanson gives the NW Herald a look at his motorcycle as a preview to National Ride Your Bike to Work Day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080715BigWheel http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080715BigWheel/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 The competition was fierce at the Big Wheel races at Fiesta Days in McHenry. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080714prepchallenge/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to hit off of Woodstock pitcher Taylor Schulty at Emricson Park. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080712nwhgolf/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080712nwhgolf/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 Don Langland win the McHenry County Amateur Golf Tournament held over two days at Pinecrest Golf Course and Golf Club of Illinois. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080711briankrueger http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080711briankrueger/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 A feature on the Brian Krueger Memorial Baseball Tournament, which raises money for the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080710extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080710extrapoint/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the All-Star Game, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Pick 'Em, and Eric responds to a comment about Rich Harden in this week's sports video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080710GolfClubIL http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080710GolfClubIL/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 A preview of the Golf Club of Illinois in Algonquin. Pro Shop Manager Rob Lemkes takes us through the course's signature holes just in time for the McHenry County Amateur Men's Golf Tournament. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080709PinecrestPreview http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080709PinecrestPreview/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 A preview of the Pinecrest Golf Course in Huntley. Director of Golf Mike Yackle takes us through three of the course's toughest holes just in time for the McHenry County Amateur Men's Golf Tournament. Video Series http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/summerprepchallenge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080708prepchallenge/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 In our new video series, Sports Editor Eric Olson takes on high school athletes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080707Repo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080707Repo/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 What does it take to be a Repo Man? Shawn Caragher, operation manager of Advanced Recovery Inc. of Fox Lake, talks candidly about his job and why people don't like seeing him. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080706Gala http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080706Gala/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 Hear what people had to say about the 2008 Crystal Lake Gala. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080704BurningCrateEscape http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080704BurningCrateEscape/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 Magician Jesse Reign attempts to escape from a burning crate suspended 25 feet in the air in Wonder Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080704olympics http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080704olympics/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 The Special Olympics of Illinois pilots the Young Athletes Program in Cary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080703extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080703extrapoint/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Blackhawks comeback, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Pick 'Em, and Eric responds to a comment about Lou Piniella being thrown out of the last Cubs-Sox game in this week's sports video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080702MainStays http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080702MainStays/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program hosts a Horse Power Camp for children with disabilities in Richmond. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080702LeeHomecoming http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080702LeeHomecoming/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 Spc. Keith Lee returns home to Woodstock, care of the Patriot Riders, to a hero's welcome on the square. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080703soldier/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080703soldier/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 Spc. Keith Lee returns to Woodstock after a 14 month deployment in Iraq. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080630search/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080630search/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 FBI, bomb squad search Lake in the Hills home. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080630cubsox3/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080630cubsox3/ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 Cubs vs. Sox in the crosstown series. The White Sox win 5-1. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080628cubsox2/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080628cubsox2/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 Cubs vs. Sox in the crosstown series. The White Sox win 6-5. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080629trainer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080629trainer/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 Greg Gaier, a resident of Algonquin, has been training horses at Arlington Park for over 10 years. Gaier has 15 horses on his training regimen, one of which he personally owns. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080628CardboardCup http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080628CardboardCup/ Sat, 28 Jun 2008 The 24th Annual America's Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach in Crystal Lake. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080628NWHwip http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080628NWHwip/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080627soxcubs http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080627soxcubs/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 Cubs vs. Sox in the perennial Crosstown Series. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080627bluesky http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080627bluesky/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 Thursday Group of the Week presentation by a group of youths involved in the Blue Sky Project. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080626HabitatforHumanity http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080626HabitatforHumanity/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 The Northern Fox Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity try and finish a house in Carpentersville in one week during its summer Blitz Build. The new homeowner, Elsa, is a single mother, and Ivette is her 28-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080625extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080625extrapoint/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Crosstown Classic rivalry between the Cubs and White Sox, Jason Schaumburg helps out with a game of Quick Wits, and Eric responds to a comment about bass fishing in this week's sports video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080625BAIID http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080625BAIID/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Matt Matusek explains the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) and the new Illinois DUI law going into effect in January 2009. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080625AthleteOfTheYear http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080625AthleteOfTheYear/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 Cary-Grove's Paul Rands and Johnsburg's Michelle McDonald are the Northwest Herald's Athletes of the Year. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080624doyourjob/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 In our final installment of Do Your Job, Danielle Guerra tackles what some consider the toughest job of all, parenting. Watch her learn what it takes from Northwest Herald reporter and Everymom blogger Jami Kunzer and her five children. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080623cubssox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080623cubssox/ Sun, 23 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of Cubs/Sox game on 6/22. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080622cubssox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080622cubssox/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of Cubs/Sox game on 6/21. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080621cubssox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080621cubssox/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of Cubs/Sox game on 6/20. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080621nwhwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080621nwhwip/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of this weeks pictures. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080619extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080619extrapoint/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Crosstown Classic rivalry between the Cubs and White Sox, Maureen Lynch helps out with a Cubs vs. White Sox Pick 'em, and mailbox with the Rant. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080620carydays/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080620carydays// Thu, 19 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow from the opening of Cary Days. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080618flooding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080618flooding/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 McHenry County Sheriff Marine Unit Officer Joe Marvin talks about the flooding on the Fox River. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080617midwestflooding/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080617midwestflooding/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of the flooding of the Mississippi River and other flooded areas in the Midwest. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080617doyourjob/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 Every week, we will try our hand at a new occupation. Watch Danielle Guerra work for the Kane County Cougars announcing players, helping promotions, throwing out balls to fans, and being a vendor. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080615fathersday/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080615fathersday/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 A video feature for Father's Day. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080614soapbox/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080614soapbox/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow from the Soap Box Derby. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080613NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080613NWHwip/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of McHenry County Pictures. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080614storm/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080614storm/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 Photo slideshow of severe storm damage. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080613SarahSteinman/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080613SarahSteinman/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 An interview with Marengo pitcher Sarah Steinmann, the Northwest Herald's Softball Player of the Year. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080612extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080612extrapoint/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include NBA referees, a game of 'Tell Me I'm Wrong' with Maureen Lynch, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080611LaurenGoneFishing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080611LaurenGoneFishing/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 Reporter Lauren Levy learns how to fish for the first time with McHenry County Conservation District's Restoration Ecologist Gabriel Powers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080610McHenryFlooding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080610McHenryFlooding/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 Richard DuBois lives in the Orchard Heights neighborhood on the banks of the Fox River in McHenry. His house has been flooded four times in the past 12 months but remained dry for three years prior. He readies his house with the help of his friend Jeff Peterson and they prepare for more rain later in the week. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080610doyourjob/ Tue, 10 June 2008 Every week, we will try our hand at a new occupation. Watch Danielle Guerra catch throw and bat with professional softball player Amanda Freed. Freed is on the Chicago Bandits and plays at Judson University in Elgin. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080609WheelchairBulls http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080609WheelchairBulls/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 Sue Haddick, of McHenry, plays on the Chicago Wheelchair Bulls. She's the only woman on the team and doesn't let that or the fact that she is disabled slow her down. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/2008grads http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/2008graduation/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 Photo slideshows from all of the McHenry County 2008 high school graduations. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080609woodstockgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080609woodstockgrad// Sun, 08 Jun 2008 Photos from the Woodstock commencement ceremony. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080607prstate/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080607prstate/ Sat, 7 Jun 2008 Prairie Ridge wins the Class 4A Baseball State Championship. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607prbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607prbaseball/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 Photos from Prarie Ridge winning the Class 4A baseball title. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608clcbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608clcbaseball/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake Central baseball team finishing fourth at state. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608dcgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608dcgrad/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 Photos from Dundee-Crown commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608jacobsgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080608jacobsgrad/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 Photos from Jacobs commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607hampshire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607hampshire/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 Photos from Hampshire commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607prbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607prbaseball/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 Photos from Praire Ridge's victory in the state semifinals. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607jburggrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607jburggrad/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 Photos from Johnsburg commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607marengosoftball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080607marengosoftball/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 Marengo softball loses in the state softball semifinals. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080606clcstate/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080606clcstate/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 CL Central lost a heart breaker in the bottom of the seventh inning to Highland in the 3A state tournament semifinals. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080606CLC/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080606CLC/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 CL Central lost a heart breaker in the bottom of the seventh inning to Highland in the 3A state tournament semifinals. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080606DDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080606DDay/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 It's the 64th anniversary of D-Day when allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy during World War II. Quentin Skoulund, an 82-year-old Cary resident remembers that fateful day when he was just 18-years-old and aboard a boat that shuttled soldiers and equipment to the shore and left with the wounded. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080605extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080605extrapoint/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include two area baseball and one area softball team preparing for state matches, quick wits with Jason Schaumburg discussing local and national sports, and a mailbox segment talking about football...already? Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080604Obama http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080604Obama/ Wed, 04 June 2008 Sen. Barack Obama secured the democratic nomination on June 3. We went around McHenry County to ask what you think about this momentous event in history. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080604valleygrad/index.html http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080604valleygrad/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 Photos from Fox Valley Christian's commencement ceremony on June 3, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008valedictorian/index.html http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008valedictorian/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos of McHenry County's Class of 2008 valedictorians and top scholars. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603fire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603fire/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos from a fire at an apartment complex. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603mcwest/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603mcwest/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 Photos from McHenry West's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603mceast/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603mceast/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 Photos from McHenry East's commencement ceremony. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080603doyourjob/ Tue, 03 June 2008 Every week, we will try our hand at a new occupation. Watch Danielle Guerra learn skateboarding tricks at WARP Skatepark in Woodstock in this week's video. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603marengo/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603marengo/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos of Marengo Softball Supersectional. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603prbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603prbaseball/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos from Prairie Ridge at the Supersectional. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603clcbaseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080603clcbaseball/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake Central Supersectional. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080703softball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080703softball/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South Softball Sectionals. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080602marsuper/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080602marsuper/ Mon, 2 June 2008 Marengo scored two runs in the first inning, and Sarah Steinmann threw a one-hitter, as the Indians advance to the state tournament. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080602huntleygrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080602huntleygrad/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 Photos from Huntley's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601cggrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601cggrad/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Cary-Grove's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601clcgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601clcgrad/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake Central's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601clsgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601clsgrad/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601prgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601prgrad/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Prairie Ridge's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601softball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601softball/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake South's 1-0 win in the sectional final softball game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080601baseball/ Sat, 31 May 2008 Photos from Crystal Lake Central and Prairie Ridge's victories in the sectional finals in baseball. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080530mccgrads/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080530mccgrads/ Fri, 30 May 2008 Photos from Marian Central's commencement ceremony. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080529extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080529extrapoint/ Thu, 29 May 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include baseball toying with instant replays, pick'em segment discussing local prep stories of the year, and the extra point mailbox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080528CLCvLakesBB/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20080528CLCvLakesBB/ Wed, 28 May 2008 Crystal Lake Central beat Lakes Community High School 14-3 and will play in the Super Sectionials on Saturday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080528hebrongrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080528hebrongrad/ Wed, 28 May 2008 Photos from Alden-Hebron's commencement ceremony. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080525rbgrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080525rbgrad/ Tue, 27 May 2008 Photos from Richmond-Burton High School's commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080527doyourjob/ Tues, 27 May 2008 Every week, we will try our hand at a new occupation. Watch Danielle Guerra work at the Dairy Mart in Huntley in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080524Rescue http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080524Rescue/ Sat, 24 May 2008 Crystal Lake police and firefighters responded at 10:27 a.m. Saturday to a man trapped in construction equipment behind Regal Showplace 16. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080524stjohngrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080524stjohngrad/ Sat, 24 May 2008 Photos from Faith Lutheran High School's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080524boystrack2/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080524boystrack2/ Fri, 23 May 2008 Photos from Day 2 of the state track meet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523marengograd/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523marengograd/ Fri, 23 May 2008 Photos from Marengo High School's commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523track/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523track/ Fri, 23 May 2008 Photos from Day 1 of the state track meet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080523NWHwip/ Fri, 23 May 2008 Photos of the week. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080523DarkKnightComic http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080523DarkKnightComic/ Fri, 23 May 2008 Bryan Wawzeneek and Rob Carroll star in a comic about the newest coaster at Six Flags Great America: Dark Knight. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080522extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080522extrapoint/ Thu, 22 May 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include the Bulls top lottery draw and what they should do with it, Alfonso Soriano and Jose Contreras, and two long-time coaches leaving the FVC. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080521ECCGrad http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080521ECCGrad/ Wed, 21 May 2008 Vito Cristino, Jr. of Algonquin is this year's Elgin Community College commencement speaker. He was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in high school and communicating hasn't always been easy. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080520doyourjob/ Mon, 19 May 2008 Every week, Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a bartender in this week's video. Interactive Map http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/20080518deficientbridges http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/20080518deficientbridges/ Sun, 18 May 2008 This map shows the location of 16 structurally deficient bridges, along with nine others, that have better ratings but are scheduled to be repaired or replaced by the McHenry County Division of Transportation. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080517track/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080517track/ Sat, 17 May 2008 Photos from Day 2 of the state track meet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080516track/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080516track/ Fri, 16 May 2008 Photos from day 1 of the girls state track meet. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080516NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080516NWHwip/ Fri, 16 May 2008 Week in Pictures. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080515extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080515extrapoint/ Thu, 15 May 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include John Paxson, Barry Bonds, prep softball playoffs and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080514GasGripes http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080514GasGripes/ Thu, 15 May 2008 Gas prices exceed four dollars for the first time in McHenry County's history. People in Harvard filling up have plenty to say about it. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080514FiretruckToSchool http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080514FiretruckToSchool/ Wed, 14 May 2008 Chris Logan won the chance for her three sons to ride to school on a firetruck instead of a schoolbus. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080512soldierhomecoming/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080512soldierhomecoming/ Tue, 13 May 2008 Jim Fitzgerald returns home. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080513doyourjob/ Tue, 13 May 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a preschool teacher in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080512Route31RolloverRaw http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080512Route31RolloverRaw/ Mon, 12 May 2008 Raw video of the scene of a truck rollover on Route 31 in front of Northern Illinois Medical Center. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080511MothersDayAdrisStory http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080511MothersDayAdrisStory/ Sun, 11 May 2008 It's Adriana Plocinski's first Mother's Day. As a mother of twin boys, she tells of her struggle with breast cancer through her prenancy and how the boys saved her life. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080510tumorwalk/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080510tumorwalk/ Sat, 10 May 2008 Melissa Marotti and friends and family walk in the 2008 Brain Tumor Path to Progress walk/run in downtown Chicago on Saturday, April 26th. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080509IllinoisAnimalRescue http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080509IllinoisAnimalRescue/ Fri, 09 May 2008 The Illinois Animal Rescue volunteers fly in several dogs from kill shelters down state to Galt Airport and later foster families. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080509NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080509NWHwip/ Fri, 09 May 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for May 9, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080508extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080508extrapoint/ Thu, 08 May 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include what to do with Wrigley Field, the Sox-Blow-up doll controversy, Cedric Benson, and prep baseball's strike zone. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080505doyourjob/ Mon, 05 May 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a pooper scooper in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080505MaryPazDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080505MaryPazDay/ Mon, 05 May 2008 It was Mary Paz Day at Mackeben Elementary as students welcomed back Mary Paz after she served one year as a Navy Marine Corps Religious Program Specialist in Iraq. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080503CincoDeMayoCanterbury http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080503CincoDeMayoCanterbury/ Sat, 03 May 2008 Canterbury Elementary School in Crystal Lake hosts a Cinco De Mayo celebration for parents and students. The night was filled with food, dancing, music and pinatas. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080502ArlingtonOpeningDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080502ArlingtonOpeningDay/ Fri, 02 May 2008 Northwest Herald sports writer Andy Schmidt goes for broke betting on the ten races during opening day at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080502NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080502NWHwip/ Fri, 02 May 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for May 2, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080501extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080501extrapoint/ Thu, 01 May 2008 Topics on this week's Extra Point include the Bears draft, prep baseball, the Bulls coaching vacancy, the Kentucky Derby and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080502DonManzullo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080502DonManzullo/ Fri, 02 May 2008 U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, 16th Congressional District, discusses a typical day on Capitol Hill and how he became interested in politics. We tour his office and the Capitol and even run into the president. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080428fire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080428fire/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 A two-story home in Algonquin burned down on Monday morning. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080426Insomnia http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080426Insomnia/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 Nearly 60 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia a year. Mercy Harvard and Centegra Memorial Woodstock are two sleep labs in McHenry County, and lab technicians share how the sleep study process works. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080426survivor/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080426survivor/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 Fox River Grove's Jason Siska was voted off Thursday's episode of 'Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites' on CBS. Here's a look at a few moments from Siska's time on the hit show with photos provided by CBS. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080425NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080425NWHwip/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for April 25, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080425extrapoint http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080425extrapoint/ Thur, 24 Apr 2008 The debut of the new sports segment 'Extra Point.' Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080424MercyWinsBaldrige http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080424MercyWinsBaldrige/ Thur, 24 Apr 2008 Mercy Health Systems wins the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The award was presented to them and four recipients at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The Baldrige Award is given by the President of the United States to businessesmanufacturing and service, small and largeand to education, health care and nonprofit organizations that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; human resource focus; process management; and results. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080423autism/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080423autism/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 The Children's Center for Autism is a residential facility for four severely autistic teens in Cary, IL Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080423tapout/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080423tapout/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 Pat Curran of Woodstock is being featured by a reality TV show called TapouT which searches for the next star mixed-martial-arts fighter. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080422doyourjob/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a chocolatier in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080420NFLHopeful http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080420NFLHopeful/ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 Donovan Moore, 22, is one of three local football stand-outs that hope to be in the running for a spot on an NFL team in the near future. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080418Markofski http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080418Markofski/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 (Milwaukee) Former Spring Grove Elementary School Principal Daniel Markofski makes a court appearance. He is accused of committing a sex act with a 16-year-old girl. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080418NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080418NWHwip/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for April 18, 2008. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080417warrantsweep/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080417warrantsweep/ Thurs, 17 Apr 2008 A warrant sweep was conducted throughout McHenry County by the McHenry County Sheriff's Department and the Illinois State Police. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080416HuskiesForHokies/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080416HuskiesForHokies/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 NIU students show their support for Virginia Tech on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Blacksburg. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080414doyourjob/ Tue, 14 Apr 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a taxidermist in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080412TaiChi http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080412TaiChi/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 McHenry Retirement Community residents participate in Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese art, to help with daily ailments. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080411DogBountyHunter http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080411DogBountyHunter/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 Duane Dog Chapman, star of the AE show Dog the Bounty Hunter, along with his wife and two kids, visited children at Mooseheart School. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080411Glassblower http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080411Glassblower/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 O'Reilly Stained Glass has invited Ken Herman as part of the store's ninth anniversary weekend. He will be blowing borosilicate glass and introducing multiple colors in perfume bottles, cabinet door knobs, paperweights and dragonflies. Herman has been blowing glass for three years. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080412Kalcks http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080412Kalcks/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 Kalck's Butcher Shop in downtown Crystal Lake has been owned by Ken and Barb Kalck for over 30 years. The store is now managed by their daughter, Melanie Roberts. Melanie's sister, Wendy Kotlowski, works at the store as well. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080411NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080411NWHwip/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for April 11, 2008. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080408doyourjob/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a radio DJ in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080404SoldierHomecoming http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080404SoldierHomecoming/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 Army Master Sgt. Bill Cavanagh returns from Iraq and surprises his teen daughter at Hampshire Middle School Friday afternoon. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080404ResidencePressConference http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080404ResidencePressConference/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 After a long investigation into deaths at the Woodstock Residence nursing home facility, police arrested two women today and indicted them with a number of felonies. The State's Attorney's Office held a press conference to discuss the indictments. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080401doyourjob/ Tue, 1 Apr 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a barista in this week's video. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080325doyourjob/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work as a lunch lady in this week's video. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080321snow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080321snow/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 Pictures from the end-of-the-season snow storm. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080321NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080321NWHwip/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for March 22, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080321MythicCreatures http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080321MythicCreatures/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 Preview into Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids, a new exhibit at the Field Museum. Runs from March 19 to September 1, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080320petgroomer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080320petgroomer/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 Loraine Wilder, pet groomer for Aussie Pet Mobile, travels around in her van to groom pets. Here she talks about her job and grooms two dogs in Long Grove. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/doyourjob http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080317doyourjob/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 Every week, the Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg will try his hand at a new occupation. Watch Brandenburg work at an animal shelter in this week's video. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080316gaffney http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080316gaffney/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 The Gaffney Family playing as the group Glammis Hill, plays traditional Celtic music and dances traditional Irish dances at the Harvard Diggins Library in Harvard, Ill on March 16, 2008 in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080314PetExpo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080314PetExpo/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 The 16th Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo runs all weekend at Arlington Park Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080315NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080315NWHwip/ Sat, 15 Feb 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for March 15, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080313salestax http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080313salestax/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 In last spring's municipal elections, Crystal Lake mayoral candidate Lori Phelps proposed raising the city's sales tax by half a percent. In response, Mayor Aaron Shepley said he was against increasing the sales tax. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080313firerescue http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080313firerescue/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 Algonquin-LITH Fire Department uses its new equipment to practice rescuing a victim in Nockles Park. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080312teendepression http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080312teendepression/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 Dealing with depression, mental disorders and developmental disorders. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080311brunswickzone http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080311brunswickzone/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 (Algonquin, Ill.) General Manager Matthew Fletcher talks about Brunswick Zone XL opening on Wednesday, March 12. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080309NickofTime http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080309NickofTime/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 (McHenry, Ill.) McHenry County Clock Company owner Nick Sedore talks clocks and gives tips about how to spring ahead. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080307FishFry http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080307FishFry/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church hosted the 'World's Largest Fish Fry,' serving over 1,400 people. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080307EconomicDevelopment http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080307EconomicDevelopment/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 At the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation dinner asking: What is the biggest issue facing economic development in McHenry County? Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080306bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080306bulls/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 The Bulls defeated LeBron James and the Cavaliers 107-96 Thursday night. Webcast http://ustream.tv/recorded/rOzau1ebxrmTI6b,45sPbYzqTgbjKgF. http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080305spellingbee/ Wed, 5 Mar 2008 The taped Webcast from the 2008 McHenry County Spelling Bee at McHenry County College. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080305SpellingBee/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080305SpellingBee/ Tue, 4 March 2008 Pictures from the 2008 McHenry County Spelling Bee at McHenry County College. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080304favre/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080304favre/ Tue, 4 Mar 2008 Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre announces his retirement after 17 seasons. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080228maple http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080228maple/ Sun, 2 Mar 2008 (Marengo, Ill.) Take a tour of the maple syrup making process at Coral Woods Conservation Area in Marengo. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080301LuisReturns http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080301LuisReturns/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 (Lake Barrington, Ill.) Luis Andres Boiton, 19, of Guatemala returns to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital to undergo more testing on his heart to see if it is fit enough to avoid surgery. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080223correctionsofficer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080223correctionsofficer/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 An audio slideshow on what life is like as a corrections officer at the McHenry County Jail. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080226facercise http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080226facercise/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 (Wonder Lake, Ill.) Cynthia Hignight is a facercise instructor. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080225deskparade http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080225deskparade/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 Local artists turn old school desks into art. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080228BearingtheCross http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080228BearingtheCross/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 (Sugar Grove, Ill.) Greg Zanis, a carpenter from Sugar Grove, makes crosses in his basement workshop. He estimates that he's made over 10,000 since 1996 for victims' memorials. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080226jburg/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080226jburg/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 The Johnsburg Skyhawks girls basketball team fell to Marshall 60-37 in their Supersectional matchup. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080224ForwardTogether http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080224ForwardTogether/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 (Dekalb, Ill.) Students and members of the community come together for a vigil to remember the five lost huskies and to prepare to move on in their journey and start classes on Monday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080225Oscars/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080225Oscars/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 Pictures from the 80th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080224TeachingConsequences http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080224TeachingConsequences/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) Northwood Middle School health teacher Dominic Cannatta sends his students home with crying babies to teach kids consequences. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080224MakingOscar http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080224MakingOscar/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 (Chicago, Ill.) R.S. Owens, a company in Jefferson Park makes the Oscar award. They take us through the process of making the coveted award. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008224Vandalism/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008224Vandalism/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 (Johnsburg, Ill. vandals inflicted an estimated $100,000 worth of damages to a waterfront property. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080223farm/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080223farm/ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 (Marengo,Ill.) Locust School holds its annual Farm Day. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008222NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2008222NWHwip/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 The Northwest Herald's Week in Pictures for February 22, 2008. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080221robpierson http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080221robpierson/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Rob Pierson is back at work at the Lake in the Hills Police Department after a fall left him paralyzed seven months ago. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080218dekalbmemorial http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080218dekalbmemorial/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) DeKalb High School remembers the victims of last week's shootings with an interfaith memorial service. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080216dekalbbasketball http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080216dekalbbasketball/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) Saturday's Sycamore at DeKalb basketball game was dedicated to the victims of Thursday's shooting at Northern Illinois University. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080217niuday3/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080217niuday3/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) Northern Illinois University mourns the loss of five students and more than 18 injured with memorials and vigils. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080216statewrestling/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080216statewrestling/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 Areas competitors face off at the state wrestling meet in Champaign. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080216niuvigil http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080216niuvigil/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) A candlelight vigil was held Friday night to remember the victims of Thursday's shooting. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080215NorthernStar http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080215NorthernStar/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 (Dekalb, Ill.) During the chaos of gunfire Thursday, the staff of the Northern Star, NIU's student newspaper, was a visual force gathering information from any student that could put together thoughts. The staff is forced to report on their own, with one of the staffers dead, and try to guide the student body through this difficult time. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080215NIURiceInterview http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080215NIURiceInterview/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Jarrod Rice, a copy editor at the Northwest Herald and 2007 NIU graduate once roomed next to the shooter, Stephen Kazmierczak. Rice describes his inverted attitude. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080215NIUMourns http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080215NIUMourns/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 (Dekalb, Ill.) Students attend vigils and create makeshift memorials to honor those 5 students killed at Northern Illinois University on Feb. 14. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080216wrestling/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080216wrestling/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 Areas competitors try to advance at the state wrestling meet in Champaign. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080215NIUDay2/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080215NIUDay2/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) Northern Illinois University mourns the loss of five students and more than 18 injured the day after a gunman fired shots in a Cole Hall lecture classroom and turned the gun on himself. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080214NIUShooting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080214NIUShooting/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 (Dekalb, Ill.) Two eyewitness accounts from people inside the classroom when a gunman opened fire in Cole Hall at Northern Illinois University just after 3 p.m. on Thursday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080214niushooting/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080214niushooting/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) A gunman opened fire in a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University injuring as many as 15 people before he was killed, according to authorities. Video http://www.daily-chronicle.com/newsart/video/shooting_interview.html http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080214dekalbchroniclevideo/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 (DeKalb, Ill.) Watch an eyewitness account of the shooting. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080214flowerdelivery http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080214flowerdelivery/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 (Algonquin, Ill.) Valentine's Day is one of the busiest flower delivery days of the year. We follow John Biederer of Algonquin Flower Shoppe while he makes his rounds. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080214Roses http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080214Roses/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Valentine's Day is the single busiest day for business at Countryside Flower Shop Nursery and Garden Center in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080212notsonewnewlywedgame http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080212notsonewnewlywedgame/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 (Sun City, Ill.) The Celtic Club of Sun City gathers once a month for snacks, games and drinks. This month they played the Not-So-New Newlywed Game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080209battery http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080209battery/ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) The McHenry County Defenders collect used batteries and fluorescent bulbs Saturday morning. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080208ChicagoAutoShow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080208ChicagoAutoShow/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 A preview of the 2008 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place from February 8-17. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080206winter http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080206winter/ Wed, 06 Feb. 2008 Enjoy the sights and sounds of winter in McHenry County. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080206winterphotos/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080206winterphotos/ Wed, 06 Feb. 2008 As a winter storm pounds McHenry County, children enjoy a snow day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080205StatesAttorneyRace http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080205StatesAttorneyRace/ Tue, 05 Feb. 2008 We join challenger Dan Regna and State's Attorney Louis Bianchi at their respective camps after the polls close on Super Tuesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080205election http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080205election/ Tue, 05 Feb. 2008 (Harvard, Ill.) Election judges from Chemung Precinct #5 in Harvard talk about what it takes to hold an election at the Harvard Moose Lodge. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080205obamavolunteer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080205obamavolunteer/ Tue, 05 Feb. 2008 (St. Charles, Ill.) Douglas Donnan volunteers for Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080205mccainvolunteer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080205mccainvolunteer/ Tue, 05 Feb. 2008 (St. Charles, Ill.) Julie Brady volunteers for Sen. John McCain presidential campaign. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080205FigureSkating http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080205FigureSkating/ Tue, 05 Feb. 2008 Heather Holz, of McHenry, prepares for the 2008 Special Olympics Illinois State Winter Games. The competition's opening ceremonies take place Tuesday night and the athletes will compete in their respective events Wednesday and Thursday in Galena. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080204SuperBowl/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080204SuperBowl/ Sun, 03 Feb. 2008 Eli Manning and the New York Giants pull off one the greatest upsets in NFL history, beating the New England Patriots, 17-14, to win Super Bowl XLII. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080202GroundhogDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080202GroundhogDay/ Sat, 02 Feb. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) Despite the cold morning temperatures hundreds of people came to participate in Woodstock's Groundhog Day festivities and to see if Woodstock Willie would come out and sees his shadow. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080131GroundhogMovieTour http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080131GroundhogMovieTour/ Thur, 31 Jan. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) Walk to the sites in Woodstock made famous in 1993 by Columbia Pictures Ground Day movie. Quinn Keefe of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce takes us on a guided tour to all the hot movie spots. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080130salerno/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080130salerno/ Wed, 30 Jan. 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Randy Salerno's family, friends and coworkers gathered at Immanuel Lutheran Church for his memorial service. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080129lois http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080129lois/ Tue, 29 Jan. 2008 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) The Lois Club is composed of women who share the same first name. The Northern Illinois chapter celebrated its 10th anniversary at McDonald's in Fox River Grove on Tuesday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080129PuppySnatcher http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080129PuppySnatcher/ Tue, 29 Jan. 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) A mother may have had children distract Petland workers while she was able to get away with a 9-week-old Boston Terrier puppy Monday night around 7:30 p.m. This is surveillance footage from the cameras in the front of the store. The three kids come in, followed by the woman in a blue coat. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080128MCDHMeeting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080128MCDHMeeting/ Mon, 28 Jan. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) After two sessions of discussion and suggestions from the state's attorney's office, the McHenry County Board of Health decided there wasn't wasn't much else they could do in the case of the McCullom Lake health concerns. Well testing and quarterly reports to the board will be used to track any changes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080127WLIceFishingDerby http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080127WLIceFishingDerby/ Sun, 27 Jan. 2008 (Wonder Lake, Ill.) The 22nd annual Wonder Lake Sportsmans Club Ice Fishing Derby was underway at 6 a.m. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080127norgeski/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080127norgeski/ Sun, 27 Jan. 2008 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) Photos from the finals of the Norge Ski Jump. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080127finalfitness http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080127finalfitness/ Sun, 27 Jan. 2008 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Final installment of our video series on the Northwest Herald staff fitness challenge. Hear what the staff has to say about their progress during the past three months. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080125norgeski http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080125norgeski/ Fri, 25 Jan. 2008 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) The Winter Olympics has included ski jumping since it's inception, but not for women. Many women would like to see this exclusion lifted for the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Winter Olympics. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080125ModineSettles http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080125ModineSettles/ Fri, 25 Jan. 2008 Plaintiffs' attorney Aaron Freiwald comments on the Modine Manufacturing settlement in the McCullom Lake brain cancer cases and how this will affect the case and residents. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080124WdstkFire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080124WdstkFire/ Fri, 25 Jan. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) A fire that started about 5 p.m. Thursday destroyed a home at 16687 Nelson Road near Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080124BoardofHealthSpecialMeeting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080124BoardofHealthSpecialMeeting/ Thurs, 24 Jan. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) A special meeting of the McHenry County Board of Health to discuss brain-cancer cases in McCullom Lake became a two-hour criticism of the plaintiffs' attorney and the Northwest Herald. Election Videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/Repub8thCongressional/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/Repub8thCongressional/ Thur, 24 Jan 2008 Ken Arnold, Steve Greenberg, and Kirk Morris face off in the race for the Republican party's 8th Congressional District seat. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080122mwah http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080122mwah/ Tue, 22 Jan. 2008 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) MWAH! is a performance troupe with a message of hope. MWAH! performs at schools all over the state. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080120RingwoodFire http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080120RingwoodFire/ Sun, 20 Jan. 2008 (Ringwood, Ill.) A Ringwood house belonging to Sue and Bill Cook burned to the ground on Sunday. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080120RingwoodFire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080120RingwoodFire/ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 A Ringwood house belonging to Sue and Bill Cook burned to the ground on Sunday, January 20, 2008. More than a dozen fire units from around the county fought the blaze for more than three hours in near zero degree temperatures. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080120McHenryCountyHistory http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080120McHenryCountyHistory/ Sun, 20 Jan. 2008 (Union, Ill.) Nancy Fike, director of the McHenry County Historical Museum, describes the past tolerance and intolerance in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080120RussellandTheresa http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080120RussellandTheresa/ Sun, 20 Jan. 2008 (Sun City, Ill.) Russell and Theresa were married ten years and moved to Sun City about five years ago. The Huntley mixed race couple comments on racial tolerance in the county as well as what they remember about Martin Luther King Jr. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080119pied http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080119pied/ Sat, 19 Jan. 2008 (Richmond, Ill.) Along with competing in the Pinewood Derby, Cub Scouts got to throw pie in the face of Cubmaster Edward Varga as a reward for collecting 500 pounds of food for their local food pantry. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080116BlingmyBoat http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080116BlingmyBoat/ Wed, 16 Jan. 2008 (Chicago, Ill.) Bill Kosick, of Bottoms Up boat repair in Johnsburg, finally reveals the fully restored boat he's been working on since November. The contest Bling My Boat chose the McGovern family of Kankakee as most deserving of a boat makeover. It was presented at the Chicago Boat, RV, and Outdoor show at McCormick Place. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080116showcase http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080116showcase/ Wed, 16 Jan. 2008 (Huntley, Ill.) Community members audition for the first-ever Huntley Community Showcase. Proceeds from the event benefit District 158. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080116winterpalooza http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080116winterpalooza/ Wed, 16 Jan. 2008 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Kids use their imagination for winter-themed activities during Winterpalooza. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080112PoplarGroveCleanUp http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080112PoplarGroveCleanUp/ Sat, 12 Jan. 2008 (Poplar Grove, Ill.) More than 600 volunteers came together to help clean up efforts aiding the victims of Monday's tornado. Interactive Map http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/20080110tornadotrackmap/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/20080110tornadotrackmap/ Thu, 10 Jan. 2008 (Lawrence, Ill.) Track Monday's tornado in this interactive map. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080109statecuts http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080109statecuts/ Wed, 09 Jan. 2008 (Woodstock, Ill.) Family Alliance is just one of the social service agencies affected by Gov. Blagojevich's budget cuts. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080108TornadoAftermath http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080108TornadoAftermath/ Tue, 08 Jan. 2008 (Unicorporated McHenry County, Ill.) Displaced residents of Lawrence try to get answers from officials who were working with Union Pacific to secure the area around the train derailment. Residents were allowed to return to their homes at 2:30 p.m. to start the clean up process. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080111shelton_pics/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080111shelton_pics/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 (Lawrence, Ill.) User-submitted photos showing the aftermath of a tornado that touched down just northwest of Harvard and caused major damage to the area. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080109harvardpt1/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20080109harvardpt1/ Tue, 8 Jan 2008 (Unicorporated McHenry County, Ill.) The aftermath of a tornado that touched down just northwest of Harvard and caused major damage to the area. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080107tornadodamage http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080107tornadodamage/ Mon, 07 Jan. 2008 (Unicorporated McHenry County, Ill.) A tornado touches down just northwest of Harvard flipping a semi truck, damaging homes, and derailing a Union Pacific train. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080108SledHockey http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080108SledHockey/ Tues, 8 Jan. 2008 (Franklin Park, Ill.) The Hornets is a sled hockey team for disabled youth around the Chicagoland area. Brad Pawelkiewicz, 14, of Algonquin, plays defense for the team who took on the Franklin Park Fire Department Jan. 5. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20080103Monopoly http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20080103Monopoly/ Thurs, 3 Jan. 2008 (McHenry, Ill.) About 30 future real estate moguls gathered at the McHenry Public Library for a Monopoly tournament. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071217irishdance http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071217irishdance/ Wed, 2 Jan. 2008 (West Dundee, Ill.) Two local girls, Kelsey Niehoff, 11, of Algonquin, and Meggie Layer, 12, of Crystal Lake, have qualified for the Irish Dance World Championships in Belfast. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2007poy/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/2007poy/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 Click here to view the 2007 photos of the year, as selected by the Northwest Herald photo staff. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071230bearssaints/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071230bearssaints/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 Bears finish the season with a win against the Saints at Solider Field. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071229wintercamp http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071229wintercamp/ Sat, 29 Dec. 2007 (Marengo, Ill.) Boy scout troop 159 experience the wonders of winter by camping out at Marengo Ridge. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071229snowplow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071229snowplow/ Sat, 29 Dec. 2007 McHenry County snow plow driver Hawk Helland takes the Northwest Herald along on his route in a winter storm. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071227candlelightski http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071227candlelightski/ Thu, 27 Dec. 2007 (Harvard, Ill.) McHenry County Conservation District offers candlelight skiing at various parks around the region. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071223bearspackers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071223bearspackers/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 Bears beat Packers in a snowy showdown. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day6.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day6/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 6 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Election Videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/MCstatesattorney/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2008elections/MCstatesattorney/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) Lou Bianchi and Dan Regna face off in the race for McHenry County State's Attorney. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day5.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day5/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 5 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day4.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day4/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 4 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071218ups http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071218ups/ Tues, 18 Dec. 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) The week before Christmas is one of the busiest shipping and delivery weeks of the year. We visit the UPS store in Woodstock to see how they are coping with the demand. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day3.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day3/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 3 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071218fencing http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071218fencing/ Tues, 18 Dec. 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Diane Baia, owner of Lionheart Fencing Academy, teaches her students how to use their mind and bodies in the sport of Fencing. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day2.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day2/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 2 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/2007holiday/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/2007holiday/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 Happy Holidays from the Northwest Herald. Watch holiday videos, look at photos, play our Christmas Tree game, or see what is happening for the holidays. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day1.php?id=mccullomlakelawsuits http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/projects/200712mccullom/day1/ Sun, 16 Dec 2007 (McCullom Lake, Ill.) Day 1 in a series about the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits. A six-month investigation into the issue is unraveled in this interactive series. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20071216TreeFarmSS/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20071216TreeFarmSS/ Sat, 16 Dec 2007 (Harvard, Ill.) Families cut down their own Christmas trees at Ben's Tree Farm in Harvard Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071215auntholly http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071215auntholly/ Sat, 15 Dec 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) Aunt Holly entertained area kids with Christmas stories at Stage Left Cafe in Woodstock Saturday morning. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071212bellringers http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071212bellringers/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 Shoppers are used to the sound of bells and the sight of red kettles during the holiday season. But for the bell ringers of the Salvation Army, the experience is anything but ordinary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071211jackpulaski http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071211jackpulaski/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 (Huntley, Ill.) Flight For Life honored Jack Pulaski and the people who saved his life Tuesday night at Huntley Cosman Cultural Center. Five years ago, Pulaski fell 20 feet and suffered massive facial and head trauma. Videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071210invisibleworkers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071210invisibleworkers/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) Who grows food you buy at the grocery store? Who designed the roof over your head? They aren't in the limelight, and sometimes seem invisible. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071207NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071207NWHwip/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 The best photos shot by Northwest Herald photographers in the week of December 3rd, 2007. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071207bearsskins/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071207bearsskins/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 The Bears lose their quarterback, the game and their playoff hopes in Washington, D.C. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071206pharbor http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071206pharbor/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Robert Hunnerberg is one of last survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor 66 years ago. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071205candlelightservice http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071205candlelightservice/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) A candlelight memorial for families who have lost babies due to miscarriages, neonatal deaths, or stillbirths was held at The Church of Holy Apostles Tuesday night. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071130mothersandmore http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071130mothersandmore/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 The local chapter of Mothers and More spends an evening at Funky Things Inc., as part of a private purse party. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071202boarhead http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071202boarhead/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 (Marengo, Ill.)Medieval Christmas Celebration at Zion Lutheran Church. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071202bearsgiants/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071202bearsgiants/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 Giants rally late in the game to beat the Bears 21-16 at Soldier Field. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071130NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071130NWHwip/ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 The best photos from Nov 23-30 from the Northwest Herald. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070626HIVTesting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070626HIVTesting/ Wed, 28 Nov. 2007 With AIDS awareness day approaching, The McHenry County Health Department demonstrates what an HIV test would look like. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071125bearsbroncos/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071125bearsbroncos/ Sun, 25 Nov. 2007 Bears playoff chances look brighter with a 37-34 win over the Denver Broncos. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071124woodstocklights http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071124woodstocklights/ Sat, 24 Nov. 2007 The lighting of the Woodstock Square. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071121snowplows http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071121snowplows/ Wed, 21 Nov. 2007 McHenry County Division of Transportation prepares its snow plows for this seasons first snow. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071120thankful http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071120thankful/ Tue, 20 Nov. 2007 We check in with three people who have appeared in the Northwest Herald this year, to find out what they are thankful for this holiday season. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071118bearsseahawks/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071118bearsseahawks/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 The Bears lose against the Seahawks in Seattle. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071118marianfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071118marianfb/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 Marian Central can't complete the comeback against Morris, losing 10-9 in the semifinals of the football playoffs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071113ForeclosurePredators http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071113ForeclosurePredators/ Tue, 13 Nov. 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) Listen to a McHenry couple's story of homeownership and eviction. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071112newhighschool http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071112newhighschool/ Mon, 12 Nov. 2007 (Hampshire, Ill.) The new Hampshire high school will be ready for students next year. Watch a video of construction so far. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111bears/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 The Bears pick up a road win in Oakland. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111clcvball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111clcvball/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 Crystal Lake Central kept its perfect season intact, beating St. Francis, 25-19, 25-23 for the Class 3A State Volleyball Title. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111prfball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111prfball/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 The Wolves title hopes ended in the state quarterfinals with a loss to Lemont High School in Lemont. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111hampvball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071111hampvball/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 The Hampshire girls volleyball team fell to Breese Central, 25-16, 19-25, 25-21, in the Class 2A state championship match in Normal. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071110harv/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071110harv/ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 Harvard falls at the hands of Coal City in round 3 of the playoffs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071110clc/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071110clc/ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 Crystal Lake Central advances to the state championship in girls volleyball. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071109LtFirefighters/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071109LtFirefighters/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 Lt. Danielle Reid and Lt. Karen Bush make history becoming Woodstock Fire Department's first female officers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071108EricEsterle/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071108EricEsterle/ Thurs, 08 Nov 2007 Eric Esterle, of Algonquin, was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer a year ago. We catch up with Esterle, now a freshman at the University of Iowa, to find out how he is doing. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071105VeteransDay/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071105VeteransDay/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 Northwood Middle School in Woodstock celebrates Veterans' Day by honoring the wife and family of Cpl. Keith Nurnberg. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071104CLCvolley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071104CLCvolley/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 Crystal Lake Central advances to state in girls volleyball. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071105PRvolley/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071105PRvolley/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 Prairie Ridge volleyball falls one step short of state. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071103dlscg http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071103dlscg/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 De La Salle defeats Cary-Grove, 27-26, in the second round of the football playoffs. Video Webcast http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4111911237999748578 http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071102fnl_pr/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 Watch an archived version of the Webcast of Oswego at Prairie Ridge football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071102oreharvfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071102oreharvfb/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 Harvard defeats Oregon, 23-14, in the second round of the football playoffs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071030StickneyMansion http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071030StickneyMansion/ Tue, 30 Oct. 2007 (Bull Valley, Ill.) Bull Valley's historic Stickney Mansion is home to the village's clerk, police station, and maybe poltergiests. The house with no corners was built in the mid-1800's by one of the first settlers of then Nunda Township George Stickney. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071029bearslions/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071029bearslions/ Sun, 28 Oct 2007 The Bears fall flat at home against the Lions. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071028peacerally http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071028peacerally/ Sun, 28 Oct. 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Thousands of people attended Saturday's anti-war rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago, including residents from McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071028fitnessfood http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071028fitnessfood/ Sun, 28 Oct. 2007 The third installment of our Fitness Challenge deals with nutrition. We check in with our Northwest Herald staff to see how fitness boot camp is going for them. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071024Taylor http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071024Taylor/ Wed, 24 Oct. 2007 Taylor Radtke, 7, of Johnsburg is not nervous for surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center and Phoenix, Ariz. Doctors will remove a tumor near her brain stem on October 25. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071024walmart/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071024walmart/ Wed, 24 Oct. 2007 The new Wal-Mart Supercenter opens to waiting shoppers in Crystal Lake Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071024metalworker http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071024metalworker/ Wed, 24 Oct. 2007 Woodstock resident Keith Williams has a unique hobby. He makes medieval style armor. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071022peskanov http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071022peskanov/ Mon, 22 Oct. 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Violinist Mark Peskanov visits Lakeside Legacy Arts Park for a few hours to be part of a film about the center. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071021bearseagles/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071021bearseagles/ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 The Bears pull of a late win against the Eagles, 19-16. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071021prepfbpairings http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071021prepfbpairings/ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 Andy Schmidt and Joe Stevenson preview the 2007 prep football playoffs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071019Tattoo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071019Tattoo/ Sun, 21 Oct. 2007 We visit Blue Magic Tattoo in Crystal Lake to see the growing popularity of tattoos. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071020hanuspumpkins/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071020hanuspumpkins/ Sun, 21 Oct. 2007 Photos from the Hanus Family's annual pumpkin carving party in Cary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071021GreenTips4 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071021GreenTips4/ Sun, 21 Oct. 2007 Watch the final week's Green Tips for tips of how reduce emissions when you are outdoors. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071019jburgprfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071019jburgprfb/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 Prairie Ridge completes its first undefeated regular season defeating Johnsburg 28-52. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071019burhar http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071019burhar/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 Harvard wins BNC East with a 26-0 victory over Burlington Central. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071014GreenTips3 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071014GreenTips3/ Sun, 14 Oct. 2007 Watch the third week's Green Tips for tips of how reduce emissions from your workplace. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071013BraBash http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071013BraBash/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The second annual Brassiere Bash was held Saturday night at the Dole Mansion and raised money for the McHenry County Family Health Partnership. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071014bearsvikings/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071014bearsvikings/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 Photos from the Bears loss against the Vikings at Soldier Field. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071012HenningHomecoming http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071012HenningHomecoming/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 (Des Plaines and Woodstock, Ill.) Bryan Henning, 22 and a Woodstock High School grad, returns from a 14 month tour of duty in Iraq. Video Webcast http://interface.audiovideoweb.com/lnk/1c2win1533/crystallakesouthhs/MCSCLScast01.wmv/play.asx http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20071012cls_cg/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 Watch an archived version of the Webcast of Cary-Grove at Crystal Lake South. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071012strike http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071012strike/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 (Richmond, Ill.) Teachers from Richmond and Spring Grove went on strike this morning, after negotiations with the school board failed Thursday evening. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071009firsttimegrandparent http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071009firsttimegrandparent/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 First-time grandparent Fran Kolet of Huntley and her daughter Michelle Eggerding of Schaumburg discuss their relationship and raising children. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071007bearsgal/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071007bearsgal/ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 Photos from the Bears' road win against the Packers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071007greentipshome http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071007greentipshome/ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 Watch the second week's Green Tips for tips of how reduce emissions from your home. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071006cubsgal/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071006cubsgal/ Sat, 06 Oct 2007 Photos from the Cubs' game three loss at Wrigley. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071004cubsgals/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071004cubsgals/ Fri, 04 Oct 2007 Photos from the Cubs' game two NLDS loss. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071004BetterRoads http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071004BetterRoads/ Thurs, 04 Oct 2007 (Springfield, Ill.) The McHenry County Better Roads Coalition travels to Springfield to make senators and state representatives aware of the congestion of McHenry County roads and the need for state funding. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071004fitnessbootytuesday http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071004fitnessbootytuesday/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Booty Tuesday is the second part of a video series on the Northwest Herald staff fitness challenge. Watch their progress during the next three months. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071003BetterRoads http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071003BetterRoads/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 (Springfield, Ill.) The McHenry County Better Roads Coalition travels to Springfield to make senators and state representatives aware of the congestion of McHenry County roads and the need for state funding. Stay tuned for part two. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071003cubsgal/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20071003cubsgal/ Thu, 03 Oct 2007 Photos from the Cubs' game one NLDS loss. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071003triplets http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071003triplets/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 (Elgin, Ill.) Naturally-conceived identical triplets are rare, occurring once in every 200 million births, according to hospital officals. A Crystal Lake couple welcomed Ashley, Hannah and Chloe into their lives Sept. 6 and will be able to take the first triplet home Thursday. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071003solarpanels http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071003solarpanels/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) Caron Wenzel and her husband Steve, of Woodstock, decided to add four solar panels on the top of their ranch home. A year later, the money and energy saved by using the panels convinced them to double their solar ray, helping them produce up to one kilowatt of energy per day. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/onetanktrips/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/onetanktrips/kenosha/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 (Kenosha, Wis.) Since gas nowadays is so expensive, many people think twice about hopping in their cars and going on a good, old-fashioned road trip. With the one-tank trip series, we check out destinations close to home so getting there won't break the bank. This installment of this series is Kenosha, Wis. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20071001fitness http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20071001fitness/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Northwest Herald staff are taking a fitness boot camp challenge. Watch their progress during the next three months. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070930GreenTips1 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070930GreenTips1/ Sun, 30 Sept 2007 Watch the first week's Green Tips for tips of how reduce emissions from your car. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070930CCOlson http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070930CCOlson/ Sun, 30 Sept 2007 Meet Climate Challenge blogger Eric Olson and watch him ride his bike to work. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070930bearslions/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070930bearslions/ Sun, 30 Sept 2007 The Bears lose to the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070929watercross http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070929watercross/ Fri, 29 Sept 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) The fourth annual Riverbend Watercross happens this weekend at Petersen Park in McHenry. Watercross participant's race souped-up snowmobiles on water. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070929cubswin/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070929cubswin/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 Cubs beat Reds to clinch NL Central title. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070928mchwood http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070928mchwood/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 Highlights from the McHenry at Woodstock football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070928hamphar http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070928hamphar/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 Highlights from the Hampshire at Harvard football game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070923bearsgame/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070923bearsgame/ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 The Chicago Bears lose to the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070921clc_pr http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070921clc_pr/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 Highlights from the Prairie Ridge Wolve at Crystal Lake Central Tigers football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070921harrb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070921harrb/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 Highlights from the Harvard at Richmond-Burton football game. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070920cabela http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070920cabela/ Thursday, 20 Sept 2007 (Hoffman Estates, Ill.) A new sporting goods store is coming to the area. Cabela's will have its grand opening Friday in Hoffman Estates. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070919statecuts http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070919statecuts/ Wednesday, 19 Sept 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) State Rep. Jack Franks and State Sen. Pam Althoff heard from area community groups, citizens and officials at Wednesday night's public hearing at McHenry County College. The public hearing was held in response to Governor Blagojevich's recent budget cuts. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070917girlsonly http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070917girlsonly/ Monday, 17 Sept 2007 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Brian Polka has a genetic disorder that makes it next to impossible to have male children. Brian and his wife, Catherine, have used modern technology to conceive a child. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070916bearschiefs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070916bearschiefs/ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 The Chicago Bears defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 at Soldier Field. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070915Keith http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070915Keith/ Saturday, 15 Sept 2007 Cpl. Keith A. Nurnberg, who was killed during his second tour of duty in Iraq, was laid to rest today and remembered a hero. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070914clcwoodfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070914clcwoodfb/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 Highlights from the Woodstock Blue Streaks victory over the Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070914mchjburg http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070914mchjburg/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 Highlights from the McHenry Warriors victory over the Johnsburg Skyhawks. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070914FirstYrTeaching http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070914FirstYrTeaching/ Friday, 14 Sept 2007 (Huntley, Ill.) The first day of school is stressfull for everyone but imagine what its like to be a teacher for the first time. First year teacherJamie Jaczak lets us into her health class to explain what shes looking forward to this year at Huntley High School. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070909bearschargers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070909bearschargers/ Sun, 09 Sep 2007 The Chicago Bears lost to the San Diego Chargers in the season opener. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070905burdine/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070905burdine/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 David Burdine, 51, of Barrington, left, and Steven Hildebrand, 49, of Fox River Grove, pose in front of Burdine's MiG17 in a photo taken by close friend and professional photographer John Fleck on August 27, 2005, at the Mt. Comfort Air Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Burdine was killed on September 3, 2007, (Labor Day) after a small single-engine Yakovlev 52 plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lake in the Hills Airport. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070902foreignadoption http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070902foreignadoption/ Sun, 02 Sep 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) Some families in Mchenry County are choosing international adoption. The Behning family of Woodstock has adopted two South Korean children who are now a part of the family. They share their experiences. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070829metrafatalpc http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070829metrafatalpc/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren and Cary Police Sergeant Ed Synek discuss Tuesday's Metra pedestrian fatality and the related death of a child. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070825RedCross http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070825RedCross/ Sat, 25 Aug 2007 (Fox River, Ill.) The American Red Cross sends out numerous crews along the Fox River to assess the damage to homes and the needs of their residents in Fox Lake and Algonquin. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070825pr_jacobs http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070825pr_jacobs/ Sat, 25 Aug 2007 Highlights from Prairie Ridge's football victory over Jacobs. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070824eastdundee http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070824eastdundee/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 (East Dundee, Ill.) Residents deal with flooding in East Dundee. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070824flooding2/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070824flooding2/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 More rain on Friday caused more flooding throughout McHenry County, with Gov. Rod Blagojevich declaring Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties disaster areas. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070824blagojevich http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070824blagojevich/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 (Fox Lake, Ill.) After a tour of Northern Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich declared Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties disaster areas. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070824Algonquin http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070824Algonquin/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 (Algonquin, Ill.) Houses bordering the Fox River have protected themselves with walls of sandbags but with the river estimated to rise another foot, residents could find themselves in deeper water. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070824mchenry http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070824mchenry/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 Highlights from McHenry's football victory over Larkin. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070823FoxRiver http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070823FoxRiver/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) Lockmaster of the Stratton Lock and Dam talks about the Fox River and what residents can do to stay safe. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070824flooding/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070824flooding/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 More rain on Thursday caused more flooding throughout McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070824marian http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070824marian/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Marian Central Hurricanes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070823jacobs http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070823jacobs/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Jacobs Golden Eagles. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070823flooding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070823flooding/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 (Algonquin, Ill.) Heavy rains have forced the Fox River to overflow its banks. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070822cary-grove http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070822cary-grove/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Cary-Grove Trojans. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070822GravelPit http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070822GravelPit/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 Cary village board meeting discussing Meyer Material's proposed mining expansion into Cary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070821dundee-crown http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070821dundee-crown/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Dundee-Crown Chargers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070821CLCentralfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070821CLCentralfb/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Crystal Lake Central Tigers. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070821publicsafetybuilding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070821publicsafetybuilding/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) After 38 years of service, the building that once housed Crystal Lakes police and fire departments is in the process of being demolished. Police and fire moved to the citys Municipal Complex in 2004. The city plans to sell the 2.3-acre lot. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070822marengo http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070822marengo/ Tues, 21 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Marengo Indians. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070820PrairieRidgefb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070820PrairieRidgefb/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Prairie Ridge Wolves. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070816CLSouthFB http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070816CLSouthFB/ Sat, 18 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Crystal Lake South Gators. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070817RoadRally http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070817RoadRally/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 McHenry County Better Roads Coalition and local lawmakers gathered in Algonquins Cornish Park this morning to blast Gov. Rod Blagojevich for the states failure to fund an Algonquin Bypass and other road projects. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070817mchenry http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070817mchenry/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 McHenry Warriors. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070816GrayslakeCentralFB http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070816GrayslakeCentralFB/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Grayslake Central Rams. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070816AldenHebronfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070816AldenHebronfb/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 Preview of the 2007 Alden-Hebron Giants. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070815huntley http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070815huntley/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Huntley Red Raiders. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070816SteamShow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070816SteamShow/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 Hundreds visited the Sycamore Steam Show and Threshing Bee to see the metal mammoth steam engines. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/onetanktrips/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/onetanktrips/lakegeneva/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 (Lake Geneva, Ill.) Since gas nowadays is so expensive, many people think twice about hopping in their cars and going on a good, old-fashioned road trip. With the one-tank trip series, we check out destinations close to home so getting there won't break the bank. The second installment of this series is Lake Geneva, Ill. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070814richmondburton http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070814richmondburton/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Richmond-Burton Rockets. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070812recycleplant http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070812recycleplant/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 Follow the process of recycling materials once they leave your curb, as well as an overview explanation by the plant manager. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070812johnsburg http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070812johnsburg/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Johnsburg Skyhawks. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070811harvardfb http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070811harvardfb/ Sat, 11 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Harvard Hornets. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070810flooding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070810flooding/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 Heavy rains this week have caused flooding in the county. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070810woodstock http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070810woodstock/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Woodstock Blue Streaks. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070809hampshire http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070809hampshire/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 A look at the 2007 Hampshire Whip-Purs. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070808standoff/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070808standoff/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) Photos from the scene of a standoff with a gunman believed to have fired several gunshots inside an apartment complex southwest of the McHenry Public Library. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070808kanegame http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070808kanegame/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 (Geneva, Ill.) The Kane County Cougars hosted a peanut-free game Tuesday for those who are allergic to peanuts. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070807Flooding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070807Flooding/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) Storms rolled through the area late last night into early this morning causing road closures, downed trees and extensive flooding. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070807floodpics/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070807floodpics/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 Photos of McHenry County residents affected by Tuesday morning's flood. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070807flooding/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070807flooding/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 Reader-submitted photos of flooding from Tuesday's early-morning storm. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070804ADayattheFair http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070804ADayattheFair/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) A time-lapse video of a day at the 2007 McHenry County Fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070804Fairsights http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070804Fairsights/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) Sights and sounds of a day at the 2007 McHenry County Fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070803mchenrycofairant http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070803mchenrycofairant/ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) The antique show at the fair is in its 35th year. Registered appraisers provide information and awards for the best examples. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070802crash http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070802crash/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 (Cary, Ill.) A Cary man crashed his car into a one-story house in Cary. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070801bridge/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070801bridge/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 (Minneapolis, Min.) Photos from the aftermath of a collapsed bridge. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070801paisanos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070801paisanos/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 (Richmond, Ill.) Paisano's on Broadway is a little Italian restaurant in Richmond with a long list of reservations. The 11-table restaurant is receiving many rave reviews and is expanding.Meet the owners as they try and keep up with the demand. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070801fizzcarshow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070801fizzcarshow/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 (Sycamore, Ill.) The Fizz Ehrler Memorial Car Show brought all types of cars and other vehicles. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070801dogwhisperer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070801dogwhisperer/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Referred to as the dog whisperer by clients, Kim Ryan-Mueller has been training dogs in Crystal Lake for 15 years. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070731bearscamp/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070731bearscamp/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 (Bourbonnais, Ill.) Photos from Monday's practice at Bears camp. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070730bearsgallary/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070730bearsgallary/ Sun, 29 Jul 2007 (Bourbonnais, Ill.) Photos from Sunday's practice at Bears camp, including the first practice for Lance Briggs. Video Series http://ssm.nwherald.com/onetanktrips/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/onetanktrips/galena/ Sun, 29 July 2007 (Galena, Ill.) Since gas nowadays is so expensive, many people think twice about hopping in their cars and going on a good, old-fashioned road trip. With the one-tank trip series, we check out destinations close to home so getting there wont break the bank. The first installment of this series is Galena, Ill. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070727henrylee http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070727henrylee/ Sat, 28 July 2007 (Algonquin, Ill.) Henry Lee, owner of Bentley's Bagels in Algonquin, purports to have the best egg sandwich in town. This locally owned business recently went on th e market. Watch a video of this unique shop and its owner at nwherald.com. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070729bearscamp/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070729bearscamp/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 (Bourbonnais, Ill.) Photos from Saturday's Bears training camp. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070728bearscamp/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070728bearscamp/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 (Bourbonnais, Ill.) Photos from the opening day at Bears training camp. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070723Treevisioneers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070723Treevisioneers/ Tue, 24 July 2007 Extreme artists Derrick and Dustin Greenlee of Wonder Lake carve life-size wood sculptures with chainsaws. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070722tractortrek/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070722tractortrek/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 (Union, Ill.) A tractor trek from Harvard to Union. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070721harrypotter/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070721harrypotter/ Sat, 21 July 2007 Watch as Harry Potter mania storms the Crystal Lake Borders. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070721linebackers http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070721linebackers/ Sat, 21 July 2007 A look at two returning middle linebackers, Cary-Grove's Paul Rands and Crystal Lake South's Casey Macko. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070717LuisUpdate/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070717LuisUpdate/ Tue, 17 July 2007 An update on Guatemalan teen Luis Andres Boiton's heart condition and what the doctors decided. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070715justintime/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070715justintime/ Sun, 15 July 2007 Two horses are rescued from Cavel International, Inc., a horse slaughterhouse, after a horse is born in the kill pen. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070714autism/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070714autism/ Sat, 14 Jul 2007 Following the daily life of autistic children. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070713otrw/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070713otrw/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 We visit with Rev. Michael J. Love, who was recently named the National Sherrifs Association's Chaplain of the Year. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070713grief http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070713grief/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 (Volo, Ill.) Hospice of Northeastern Illinois holds a week-long grief camp for children. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070712icf http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070712icf/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) Northern Irish children visit for a month to focus on cooperation among Catholics and Protestants. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070712golf http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070712golf/ Thu, 12 July 2007 A glance at the courses for the 2007 McHenry County Men's Amateur Golf Tournament on July 13 and 14. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070709flooding/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070709flooding/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Photos from Monday afternoon's heavy rainfall. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070703discgolf/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070703discgolf/ Tue, 03 July 2007 Watch as some of the best disc golfers in the region compete in the Illinois Open Series #3 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070702HealthyTaste http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070702HealthyTaste/ Mon, 02 July 2007 Enjoy the 2007 Taste of Chicago without packing on the pounds. Healthier food choices, smaller portions and exercise highlight a new Taste experience. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070630PuppyLove http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070630PuppyLove/ Sat, 30 June 2007 You may now lick the bride. Wrigley and Gucci exchanged bow-wows at Cody and Carl's 2nd annual dog wedding in Barrington. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070630clgala/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070630clgala/ Sat, 30 June 2007 Photos from kid's day at Crystal Lake's Gala festival. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070629AHerosWelcome http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070629AHerosWelcome/ Fri, 29 June 2007 Video from Huntley solider Jeremiah Homuth's celebrated homecoming. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070629homuth/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070629homuth/ Fri, 29 June 2007 Photos from soldier Jeremiah Homuth's return to Huntley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070626HIVTesting http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070626HIVTesting/ Wed, 27 June 2007 The McHenry County Health Department demonstrates what an HIV test would look like to promote awareness and dispel some fears for National HIV Testing Day. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070625skyhigh http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070625skyhigh/ Mon, 25 June 2007 The Sky High Volleyball Club girls prepare to travel to Minneapolis the first week of July for nationals. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070624minorleaguebaseball http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070624minorleaguebaseball/ Sun, 24 June 2007 We look to the Rockford Riverhawks and the Kane County Cougars to find out what minor league baseball might look like in McHenry County. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070624airshow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070624airshow/ Sun, 24 June 2007 Photos from the Lake in the Hills 2007 Air Expo. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070624cardboardcup/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070624cardboardcup/ Sun, 24 June 2007 Photos from the 23rd annual Cardboard Cup Regatta held at Main Beach in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070622otrw_hollander http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070622otrw_hollander/ Fri, 22 June 2007 We visit with Jacque Hollander, who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against singer James Brown. The suit led to the state house and senate passing a bill that suspends the statute of limitations on civil rape cases. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070621LuisEKG http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070621LuisEKG/ Fri, 22 June 2007 After traveling from his home in Guatemala, Luis Andres Boiton, an 18-year-old with two rare heart conditions underwent a nearly two-hour screening at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital on Thursday. The tests were designed to help determine how soon, if at all, he will need to undergo open-heart surgery. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070622TastePreview http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070622TastePreview/ Fri, 22 June 2007 NorthWest News Group lifestyles writer Geneva White takes us on a tour of the 2007 Taste of Chicago. See the new food and listen to the cooks that brought these creations to Chicagoland. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070617milkman http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070617milkman/ Sat, 16 June 2007 Watch as milkman John Nauert delievers Oberweis Dariy products to you in the morning. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070607Cicadas http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070607Cicadas/ Mon, 11 June 2007 While cicadas may be sparse in McHenry County, they are abundant in Lake County. Videos http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/20070606theseasonmarian/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/projects/20070606theseasonmarian/ Wed, 06 June 2007 Follow the players and coaches through 13 videos in The Season: Marian Central Girls Soccer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070603mascottryouts http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070603mascottryouts/ Sun, 3 June 2007 Huntley High School is holding tryouts for their first mascot. Two juniors compete to wear the mascot. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/grads/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070526grads Thu, 31 May 2007 High school graduation ceremonies from Woodstock, Huntley, Dundee-Crown, Jacobs, Johnsburg, Marian Central, Hampshire, McHenry East, McHenry West, Harvard, Richmond-Burton, Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Prairie Ridge, Cary-Grove and Marengo. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070601Graduation http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070601Graduation/ Fri, 1 June 2007 Nine anxious seniors graduate from Marian Central and the team as they get ready to take on college and the road ahead. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070531redbaron http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070531redbaron/ Thu, 31 May 2007 (Rockford, Ill.) Red Baron pilot Travis Aukes of Aledo, Ill., is a third-generation crop duster and claims to have the best job in the world. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070531turningpoint/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070531turningpoint/ Thu, 31 May 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.)Turning Point shelter home offers individuals a respite from a formerly violent life inside their secured walls. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070530Aikido http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070530Aikido/ Wed, 30 May 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) JK Tohei, the director of the Midwest Aikido Federation, teaches a class at Aikido of McHenry. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070529fire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070529fire/ Tue, 29 May 2007 An apartment catches fire in Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070525PowerTeam http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070525PowerTeam/ Fri, 25 May 2007 (Elgin, Ill.) A group of world class athletes turned Christian Evangelists demonstrate a powerful message of hope. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070525CLexplosion http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070525CLexplosion/ Fri, 25 May 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) An explosion causes a house fire. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070522washers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070522washers/ Mon, 22 May 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Watch as players play washers a horseshoes type game, in which you throw metals washer toward a washers pit. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070521msyoga http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070521msyoga/ Sun, 21 May 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) A yoga studio helps Multiple Sclerosis vicitms stay limber. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070519CrosstownClassic http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070519CrosstownClassic/ Sat, 19 May 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Sights and sounds of the most heated baseball rivalry in Chicago: Cubs vs. White Sox. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070518MarianVHononegah http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070518MarianVHononegah/ Fri, 18 May 2007 Watch as the Canes leave everything out on the field after their shootout loss to Hononegah in the regional final to end their season with a record of 18-5-1. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070517bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070517bulls/ Thu, 17 May 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) The Pistons stop a Bulls comeback, with a 95-85 win over the Bulls. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070515bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070515bulls/ Tue, 15 May 2007 (Detroit, Mich.) The Bulls with a comeback, win game 5 in their playoff series against the Pistons. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070514RyanDiemGolf http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070514RyanDiemGolf/ Mon, 14 May 2007 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Indianapolis Colt Ryan Diem and teammates travel to Bear territory to raise money for the Allie and Friends charity to find a cure for childhood cancer. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070513bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070513bulls/ Sun, 13 May 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Facing elimination, the Bulls win game 4 in their playoff series against Detroit. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070511mothersday/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070511mothersday/ Fri, 11 May 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) After receiving many entries from far and wide we realized that while anyone could be a mother, it takes someone very special to be a mom. Watch what these readers had to say about the special ladies in thier lives. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070510bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070510bulls/ Thu, 10 May 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) The Bulls lose game 3 to the Detroit Pistons, 81-74, in their playoff series. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070507MarianProm http://ssm.nwherald.com/mcs/multimedia/video/20070507MarianProm/ Mon, 7 May 2007 The Marian Central Girls Soccer team trade in their cleats for heels and get ready to go to prom. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070507bulls/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070507bulls/ Mon, 07 May 2007 (Auburn Hills, Mich.) The Bulls lose to the Detroit Pistons, 108-87, in Game 2 of their playoff series. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070505CincodeMayo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070505CincodeMayo/ Sun, 06 May 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) McHenry County College and the city of Harvard both celebrate Cinco de Mayo in different ways. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070429ScottDealKCC http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070429ScottDealKCC/ Sun, 06 May 2007 (Kane County, Ill.) Watch what rookie Kane County Cougar pitcher Scott Deal does on and off the baseball diamond. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070506ethanol/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070506ethanol/ Sun, 06 May 2007 With the increase of ethanol for fuel corn production in Illinois is on the rise. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070430Dist155Lee http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070430Dist155Lee/ Mon, 30 April 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) District 155 holds an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070423CLC_GLN http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070423CLC_GLN/ Mon, 23 April 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Crytal Lake Central hosts Grayslake North in a girls soccer match two days after goalie Jenna Gleixner was killed in an auto accident. Artist Renderings http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070423baseball/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070423baseball/ Tue, 24 Apr 2007 Artist renderings of the proposed MCC Health, Wellness and Athletic Complex. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070423quaker/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070423quaker/ Sun, 21 Apr 2007 A group of Quakers meet in Woodstock every Sunday morning to participate in an hour of meditation. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070421lacrosse http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070421lacrosse/ Sat, 21 April 2007 Lacrosse is growing in popularity in the suburbs, including Crystal Lake and St. Charles. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070419skatepark/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070419skatepark/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 Skateboarders came out to see the new Kirkland Skate Park when it opened. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070413JackieRobinson http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070413JackieRobinson/ Fri, 13 April 2007 A look back at what Jackie Robinson has done for baseball and what current players are doing for the 60th anniversary of his MLB debut. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070410adhd/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070410adhd/ Tue, 10 Apr 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Learn what it's like to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070409cubs/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070409cubs/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 The Cubs host the Houston Astros for the home opener at Wrigley Field. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070407EasterEggHunt http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070407EasterEggHunt/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The Crystal Lake Jaycees hold their annual Easter egg hunt at Lippold Park. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070406nwhwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070406nwhwip/ Fri, 06 Apr 2007 The best photos from the week of March 31-April 6 from the Northwest Herald. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070401CLFoodPantry http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070401CLFoodPantry/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The Crystal Lake food pantry opens its doors to welcome the public for tours of the new facility. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070323Cameron http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070323Cameron/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) A devastating diagnosis for the Enck family puts them on a path toward change. Vote 07 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2007elections/CLMayoralRace/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2007elections/CLMayoralRace/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Incumbent Aaron Shepley and Lori Phelps discuss the top issues of the mayoral race in front of the Northwest Herald editorial board. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070323NWHwip/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070323NWHwip/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) The week in pictures (March 17-23, 2007) Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322wicked/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322wicked/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) A behind-the-scenes look at the play Wicked. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322dundeefire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322dundeefire/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 (Dundee, Ill.) A massive fire breaks out in downtown East Dundee. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070321jacobspoms http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070321jacobspoms/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 (Algonquin, Ill.) The Jacobs High School pom squad performs their winning routines at a pep rally. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322HuntleyHouse/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070322HuntleyHouse/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 (Huntley, Ill.) Take a look at Thomas Stillwell Huntley's home, the town's founder. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070317artprogram/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070317artprogram/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 (Carpentersville, Ill.) Kindergarten students at District 300's Liberty Elementary visited the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070319TobuschFamily http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070319TobuschFamily/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 (Batavia, Ill.) The war in Iraq touches close to home for the Tobusch family from Batavia who have one son in Iraq and the other awaiting deployment. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070317StPats http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070317StPats/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake and Chicago, Ill.) Follow the Chicago tradition with the dying of the Chicago river and the downtown parade. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070316silentshooters http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070316silentshooters/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The Laser Shot program at McHenry County College helps police officers perfect their marksmanship. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070315deloreanbiz/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070315deloreanbiz/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) David Swingle opened DeLorean Motor Company Midwest to service and restore DeLoreans. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070315parade/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070315parade/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 (West Dundee, Ill.) Church members decide to host their own St. Patrick's Day parade. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070315firegrad/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070315firegrad/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 (Plato Center, Ill.) Graduation held for firefighters who wanted to improve their skills in the field. Photo Column http://ssm.nwherald.com/articles/2007/03/12/news/local/doc45f57734cf038423380805.txt http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070312ourlives/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Our Lives: A photographic look at those who shape our community. Illuminated by the light of a projector, a group of young cadets clad in BDUs learn about search and rescue at the Lake in the Hills Airport. (Kristy Ann Mann photo) Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070311waleed http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070311waleed/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The Cummings family welcomed Pakistani exchange student, Waleed Nasir, shortly after losing their son in Iraq. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070310BoardBreakathon http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070310BoardBreakathon/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) To raise money for juvenile diabetes, Young Hong Karate held a demonstration breaking 1,000 boards. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070310BigTen/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070310BigTen/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Spend a day at the Big Ten Tournament with photos and analysis by Kevin Kaduk, Nick Hut and Nick Pietruszkiewicz Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070310therapydog/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070310therapydog/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) Tia is an eight-year-old Portuguese water dog and a therapy dog at Centegra Northern Illinois Medical Center. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070306quads http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070306quads/ Tue, 06 Mar 2007 (Elgin, Ill.) Spend a day in the life of the Medrano family quadruplets of Elgin. Photo Column http://ssm.nwherald.com/articles/2007/03/04/news/local/doc45eb993e85332965468749.txt http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070305ourlives/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Our Lives: A photographic look at those who shape our community. The recent snow has been good to Crystal Lake Ski & Bike. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070303mchenryvets/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070303mchenryvets/ Sun, 05 March 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) Transitional programs for homeless veterans in McHenry County. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070302DogSledding http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070302DogSledding/ Fri, 03 March 2007 (Harvard, Ill.)The Iditarod, a dog sled race in Alaska, begins this weekend.Free Spirit Siberian Rescue shows that dog sledding is also a popular winter sport in the Midwest. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070302snow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070302snow/ Fri, 03 March 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Friday's snow and gusting winds caused traffic jams and accidents across the region. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070228lilytower/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070228lilytower/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 (Lakemoor, Ill.) Lily Lake tower has a storied past including rumors of Al Capone living there. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070226oscars/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070226oscars/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 (Los Angeles) The Departed wins Best Picture while Scorsese also takes Best Director. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070221BalloonsforJosh http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070221BalloonsforJosh/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) A balloon release was held in memory of Josh Dunbar, who died of leukemia four months ago at the age of 17. Family and friends celebrate what would have been his 18th birthday. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070211dmz/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070211dmz/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) Bob Haynes likes to think of the DMZ War as the 2nd Forgotten War. This interactive project features videos, photos, a map, and more. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070108strengthfitness http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070108strengthfitness/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Brian Gatewood of Strength Fitness in Crystal Lake says you can workout less and be more fit. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070217SnowboardState http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070217SnowboardState/ Sat, 17 Feb 2007 (Algonquin, Ill.) The first day of Illinois state snowboard competition at Raging Buffalo. Two talented local teens discuss what it takes to win and how they want to rise to the top of the sport. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070216kilimanjaro/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070216kilimanjaro/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 (Tanzania, Africa) About three months ago, Tom Zarnek was climbing his way to the highest freestanding point on Earth. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070214singingvalentines/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070214singingvalentines/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 (McHenry County, Ill.) A barbershop quartet delivers singing valentines. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070209oakwoodfire http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070209oakwoodfire/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 (Oakwood Hills, Ill.) Two people help rescue their neighbor from a house fire. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070207CarShowPreview http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070207CarShowPreview/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 (Chicago) Take a sneak peek at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The show, at McCormick Place, opens to the public February 9-18. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070206homeless http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070206homeless/ Tue, 06 Feb 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The number of homeless in the county has increased nearly 50 percent in the past year. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070205karate/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070205karate/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 (Cary, Ill.) Patrick Murphy teaches student who have different ablities Kon Jo Karate. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070204SuperBowl http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070204SuperBowl/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 (Aurora and Crystal Lake, Ill.) Super Bowl parties and fan reactions during the big game. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070204bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070204bears/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 (Miami, Fla) Photos from Super Bowl XLI. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070131barbershop/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070131barbershop/ Sun, 04 Feb 2007 (McHenry, Ill.) James McAndrews has been trimming hair in McHenry for the past 56 years. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070202GroundhogDay http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070202GroundhogDay/ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 (Woodstock, Ill.) Woodstock Willie makes his prognostication at Woodstock's 15th Annual Groundhog Day celebration. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070202williepicks http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070202williepicks/ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 (Chicago) Woodstock Willie predicts the Super Bowl's outcome. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070201bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070201bears/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 (Coral Gables, Fla.) The Bears hold practice in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070131groundhog http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070131groundhog/ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) A little background on groundhog Woodstock Willie. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070130bearssuperfan http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070130bearssuperfan/ Tue, 30 Jan 2007 (Round Lake Beach, Ill.) Bears superfan Glenn Timmerman is on a quest to obtain autographs and get them tattooed on his body. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070130bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070130bears/ Tue, 30 Jan 2007 (Miami) The Bears and Colts face the press during media day in preparation for Sunday's Super Bowl. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070129bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070129bears/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 (Miami) The Bears practice and prepare for Sunday's Super Bowl. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070126zoe/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070126zoe/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) King-Pin Lanes in Fox River Grove has a four-legged resident with a unique talent. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070125scrabble/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20070125scrabble/ Thu, 25 Jan 2007 (Huntley, Ill.) Mary Kozy plays Scrabble, but she can't see the letters. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070124esterle http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070124esterle/ Wed, 24 Jan 2007 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Jacobs hockey player Eric Esterle, 17, has a rare form of cancer. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070121norge http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070121norge/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) A one-legged jumper and a push for women to be included in Olympic ski jumping. 2 One Leg Women's Ski Jumping Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070121bearsreact/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070121bearsreact/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Fans and players go crazy with Da Bears advancing to the Super Bowl. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070121bearsaction/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070121bearsaction/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) The Bears win the NFC Championship against the Saints at Soldier Field. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070115goldenglobes/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070115goldenglobes/ Sun, 15 Jan 2007 (Beverly Hills, Calif) Photos from the 64th annual Golden Globes. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070114BearsTailgate http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070114BearsTailgate/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Bears' fans tailgating before the Seahawks game 2 One Leg Women's Ski Jumping Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070114bears/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070114bears/ Sun, 14 Jan 2007 (Chicago, Ill.) Bears are one step closer to the Super Bowl. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070112norge http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070112norge/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) Two local junior olympians prepare for Norge's upcoming winter jump. Video Blog http://ssm.nwherald.com/lifeunfiltered/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2007blogs/lifeunfiltered/20070112update/ Thu, 11 Jan 2007 (Elgin, Ill.) David Fitzgerald blogs about quitting smoking. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20070103wcobilliards http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20070103wcobilliards/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 (St. Charles, Ill.) The 5th annual Windy City Open opened on Tuesday and plays until Sunday, Jan. 7. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070103fordfuneral/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20070103fordfuneral/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) People gather for former President Gerald Ford's funeral. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061231bearspackers/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061231bearspackers/ Sun, 31 Dec 2006 (Chicago, Ill.) Bears QBs struggle in loss to Packers. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061230poy/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061230poy/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 Northwest Herald's photos of the year, as chosen by the Herald photo staff. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061229saddam/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061229saddam/ Fri, 29 Dec 2006 Images of former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061228ford/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061228ford/ Thu, 28 Dec 2006 Remembering Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061227lifecoaching http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061227lifecoaching/ Wed, 27 Dec 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Life coaching offers a way to set goals and keep them. Elizabeth Lyons of Antioch, Ill., found spiritual life coach Dan Hannemann in Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061224TwasNight http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061224TwasNight/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 (McHenry County, Ill.) McHenry County shares the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061224recycling http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061224recycling/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 (McHenry County, Ill.) Local McHenry resident Alice Howenstine shows you how to recycle this holiday season. 1 Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061223BusyShops/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061223BusyShops/ Sat, 23 Dec 2006 (Lake in the Hills and Harvard, Ill.) Butcher on the Block and Swiss Maid Bakery are two local businesses that have to plan for the holiday rush by taking special orders. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061222simbanggabi http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061222simbanggabi/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) A traditional nine-day Filipino Christmas celebration. 1 Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061217Hanukkah http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061217Hanukkah/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) Watch as the Mendansky family gets together to celebrate the third night of Hanukkah and carry on their many traditions. 1 Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061215xmaslightshouse http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061215xmaslightshouse/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 (Pingree Grove, Ill.) Homeowner Joe Klemencic has a rockin' good time with his Christmas lights. 1 Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061210minwage http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061210minwage/ Sun, 10 Dec 2006 (McHenry County, Ill.) Small businesses talk about how a minimum wage increase is expected to affect their business. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061208pamperingpets http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061208pamperingpets/ Fri, 08 Dec 2006 (Algonquin and Carpentersville, Ill.) A look at places to pamper your pet for the holidays. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20061204girlsofthegridiron/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20061204girlsofthegridiron/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 (Algonquin, Ill.) Two women play football along side the men at Jacobs High School. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061202patboone http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061202patboone/ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Pat Boone performs at the Raue Center. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061202usps http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061202usps/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Scot Wasilk delivers his mail route despite heavy snowfall. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061201snow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061201snow/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 (McHenry County, Ill.) Various images from the first snowfall of the year. Photos http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061125marian/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/photos/20061125marian/ Sat, 25 Nov 2006 (Champaign, Ill.) Marian Central loses to Sacred Heart Griffin at state - A photo slideshow. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061122TurkeyTesticleFest http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061122TurkeyTesticleFest/ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 (Huntley, Ill.) Huntley boasts its annual Turkey Testicle Festival. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061120DoubleHomicidePC http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061120DoubleHomicidePC/ Mon, 20 Nov 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) McHenry County Sheriff's office holds a press conference about the double homicide found early Monday morning in Cary. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061115therahorses http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061115therahorses/ Sun, 19 Nov 2006 (Harvard, Ill.) Therapeutic Horse riding helps handicapped adults and children. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061117PS3 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061117PS3/ Fri, 17 Nov 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Much anticipated Playstation 3 release turned Best Buy into a campsite, plus reviews of PS3 and Wii. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061112vetsday http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061112vetsday/ Sun, 12 Nov 2006 (McHenry County, Ill.) More than 1000 WWII Vets are dying every day. They want you to remember. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061111vetsday http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061111vetsday/ Sat, 11 Nov 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) Take a look behind the scenes at VFW Post 5040. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061107electionDOCUMENTARY http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061107electionDOCUMENTARY/ Tue, 07 Nov 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Follow the production of the paper from start to finish. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061105pitbull/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061105pitbull/ Sun, 05 Nov 2006 (Cary, Ill.) A look at the Cary neighborhood a year after six of its residents were attacked by pit bulls. Also, video about what local pit owners are doing to counteract negative public opinions about the breed. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061104hypnosis http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061104hypnosis/ Sat, 04 Nov 2006 (McHenry, Ill.) The Northwest Herald's Matt Brandenburg takes us to a local hypnotist. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061102centegraheartcon http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061102centegraheartcon/ Thu, 02 Nov 2006 (McHenry, Ill.) Centegra performs it's first open heart surgery. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061026glassmyer http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061026glassmyer/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) Students gathered to pay their respects to Justin Glassmyer who was hit and killed by a Metra train. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061024operahouse/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061024operahouse/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) The story of the haunted Woodstock Opera House has spanned generations. Listen to the tale of Elvira, what the locals have to say about encounters and decide for yourself if the landmark is really haunted. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061023chicagomarathon http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061023chicagomarathon/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 (Chicago, Ill.) Christina Schwallie of Crystal Lake ran the Chicago Marathon with breast cancer. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061022searscentre/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061022searscentre/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 (Hoffman Estates, Ill.) Take a virtual tour and check concert dates in this all-encompassing multimedia presentation. Everything you need to know is right here. Take a look at different seating arrangements. Get directions. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20061022janastandup http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061022janastandup/ Sun, 22 Oct 2006 (Aurora, Ill.) Is she funny or should she keep her day job? Judge for yourself. Jana Thompson tries out standup comedy. CBS 2 Video http://cbs2chicago.com/northsuburbanbureau/local_story_180205857.html http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061013policebrutality/ Fri, 13 Oct 2006 (Marengo, Ill.) A Marengo man alleges that police abused him until he was unconscious, his lawyer said Thursday. Interactive (Video, Photos, Stories) http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061010harvardtrailerpark/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061010harvardtrailerpark/ Tue, 10 Oct 2006 (Harvard, Ill.) Harvard's south trailer park residents had one year to leave... Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061010harvardtrailerpark/audioslideshow/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20061010harvardtrailerpark/audioslideshow/ Tue, 10 Oct 2006 (Harvard, Ill.) Harvard's south trailer park residents had one year to leave... Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2006elections/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/2006elections/ Thu, 05 Oct 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) 8th and 16th Congressional Districts, McHenry County Board, Kane County Sheriff and Clerk. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060923corgis http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060923corgis/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Holiday Inn-Crystal Lake normally has a no-pet policy, but hosted more than 100 corgis this weekend. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060916countrydonuts http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060916countrydonuts/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Spend a day behind the counter at Country Donuts Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060905gunspinner/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060905gunspinner/ Tue, 05 Sep 2006 (Union, Ill.) Gun spinner, John "Cactus" Alvarez shows his moves at Donley's Wild West Town. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060902melonpropellin http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060902melonpropellin/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Watermelons take flight at the Sunset Festival. Interactive http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060831wonderlake/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060831wonderlake/ Thu, 31 Aug 2006 (Wonder Lake, Ill.) The Wonder Lake Water Ski Team is one close-knit family. Follow the ski team through six weeks of training and then on to the national tournament. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060831nelson http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060831nelson/ Thu, 31 Aug 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Crystal Lake South senior Tyler Hansen. Interactive Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060827katrina http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060827katrina/ Sun, 27 Aug 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) McHenry County residents affected by Katrina look back Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060826renaissancefaire/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060826renaissancefaire/ Sat, 26 Aug 2006 (Bristol, Wis.) Sights and sounds from the Renaissance Faire. Interactive Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060816animalsanctuary http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060816animalsanctuary/ Wed, 23 Aug 2006 (Marengo, Ill.) The Safe Haven Wildlife Center is receiving more and more injured and abandoned animals each month. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060812horserace/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060812horserace/ Sat, 12 Aug 2006 (Arlington Park, Ill.) A day at Arlington Park during the Arlington Million horse race. Interactive Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060812soldierhomecoming http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060812soldierhomecoming/ Sat, 12 Aug 2006 (Alqonquin, Ill.) INTERACTIVE: Sgt. Joshua Jacobs returns home to his family from Iraq. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060804mchenryfair http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060804mchenryfair/ Fri, 04 Aug 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) A look at the 2006 McHenry County Fair. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060804rodeo http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060804rodeo/ Fri, 04 Aug 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) Highlights from the rodeo at the McHenry County Fair. Audio slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060803mchfair/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060803mchfair/ Thu, 03 Aug 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) An audio slideshow from the 2006 McHenry County Fair, by Bill Manley. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060731cabajapan http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060731cabajapan/ Mon, 31 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) A family hosts players from Japan for CABA. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060730cabawoodstock http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060730cabawoodstock/ Sun, 30 Jul 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) Highlights from CABA games and events held for the first time in Woodstock. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060729cabaopencl http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060729cabaopencl/ Sat, 29 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Highlights from opening ceremonies at CABA. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060719woodstock150 http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060719woodstock150/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) Northwest Herald celebrates 150 years of local coverage. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060719stormoutages http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060719stormoutages/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Severe storms caused lots of damage and left hundreds without power. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060716gaygames http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060716gaygames/ Sun, 16 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The Gay Games brings rowing and opposition to Crystal Lake. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060715barndance http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060715barndance/ Sun, 16 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) The 7th annual Gavers Cancer Foundation Barndance. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060709waterfight http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060709waterfight/ Mon, 10 Jul 2006 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) Area fire departments go 5 vs. 5 in a water hose fight tournament on July 9, 2006, at Picnic Grove Park. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060708carydays http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060708carydays/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 (Cary, Ill.) Highlights from Cary Days, including rides, hot rods and food. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060702clgala http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060702clgala/ Sun, 02 Jul 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Coverage of the 2006 Crystal Lake Gala Festival and fireworks. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060630soxcubs http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060630soxcubs/ Fri, 30 Jun 2006 (Chicago, Ill.) The Cubs and Sox Crosstown Classic ambiance from around Wrigleyville. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060629corcoran http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060629corcoran/ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 (Woodstock, Ill.) Press conference tries to reassure elderly residents. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060627funeralwedding/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060627funeralwedding/ Tue, 27 Jun 2006 (McHenry, Ill.) A recent wedding held in a strange place - a funeral home. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060624cardboardcup http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060624cardboardcup/ Sat, 24 Jun 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Rob Wright and his team take the Margaritaville to the 2006 Cardboard Cup Regatta. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060617lithairshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060617lithairshow/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 (Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Stunt planes take to the skies at Lake in the Hills Airport. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060615delorean http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060615delorean/ Thu, 15 Jun 2006 (Crystal Lake, Ill.) We follow Dave Swingle, a Delorean "nut", to the DeLorean Car Show in St. Charles, Ill. Video http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/videoplayer.php?id=20060610norge http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/video/20060610norge/ Sat, 10 Jun 2006 (Fox River Grove, Ill.) The 2006 Norge King of the Hill tournament in Fox River Grove, Ill. Audio Slideshow http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060605suzuki/ http://ssm.nwherald.com/multimedia/audioslideshows/20060605suzuki/ Mon, 05 Jun 2006 The Suzuki Method, an audio slideshow by staff photographer Justin Runquist