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| Video: Night Shelters Closing |
04/27/2009 |
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.
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| Video: March for Babies |
04/27/2009 |
The annual March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser walk was April 26 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake.
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| Video: My Best Buddy |
04/26/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Workers' Comp Cases |
04/26/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: McHenry 4, Crystal Lake South 3 |
04/25/2009 |
Photos from Saturday's game between McHenry and Crystal Lake South at Petersen Park in McHenry. McHenry won, 4-3.
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| Video: Assisi Animal Therapy |
04/25/2009 |
Members of the Assisi Animal Foundation and their furry friends visit different area nursing homes every week.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
04/24/2009 |
Favorite photos of the week by Northwest Herald staff photographers.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Bass Fishing |
04/24/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Kite Day |
04/24/2009 |
Students at Alden-Hebron Elementary School spend the afternoon flying kites in the school's annual event.
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| Video: Medieval Day |
04/24/2009 |
Medieval Day at Marlowe Middle School.
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| Video: Extra Point |
04/23/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Vandalized Gargoyle |
04/23/2009 |
The gargoyle atop Fantasy Festival Costume and Magic Centre in Algonquin since September was vandalized the night of April 10th.
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| Video: Teen Parents |
04/21/2009 |
Pregnancy support groups such as Teenage Mothers' Initiative Program run by the McHenry County Youth Service Bureau have seen membership increase this year.
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| Video: Bless This Sub |
04/21/2009 |
The Felician Sisters of Chicago came to Galloway's Chicago Subs on Rakow Road in Crystal Lake for lunch and a blessing Saturday.
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| Photos: Sox visit White House |
04/20/2009 |
Chicago White Sox team members and their wives walk the ground of the White House after being hosted by President Barack Obama.
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| Video: Hip Hop |
04/19/2009 |
Dance Force Studios' all-boys hip-hop team conducts a practice Friday in Huntley.
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| Video: Drum Clinic |
04/19/2009 |
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.
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| Video: My Sister's Dress |
04/18/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
04/17/2009 |
Favorite photos of the week by Northwest Herald staff photographers.
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| Photos: Horse Season |
04/16/2009 |
Seventeen-year-old Erin Loitfellner of Spring Grove rides her horse Reilly at Whispering Oaks Farm in Genoa City, Wis.
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| Video: Trucking School |
04/17/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
04/16/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Jerad Grundy |
04/16/2009 |
In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at Johnsburg senior pitcher Jerad Grundy and the attention he is getting from pro scouts.
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| Video: Shear Genius Hopeful |
04/16/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Richmond Citizens' Police |
04/16/2009 |
Richmond has its own citizens' police force classes to give residents a taste of a cop's life.
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| Video: Tax Day Tea Party |
04/15/2009 |
More than 300 people waved signs and tea bags in Crystal Lake on tax day to protest government spending.
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| Photos: Tax Day Tea Party Protest |
04/15/2009 |
Photos from Wednesday's Tea Party Protest near the intersection of Route 14 and Main Street in Crystal Lake.
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| Video: Confiscated Horses |
04/15/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Horses of a Diff. Color |
04/14/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Cubs 4, Rockies 0 |
04/14/2009 |
Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies in their home opener Monday.
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| Video: Prairie Burn |
04/12/2009 |
Restoration Ecologist Brad Woodson, of the McHenry County Conservation District, talks about the night prairie burn held at Glacial Park in Ringwood on Friday.
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| Photos: Family Science Night |
04/10/2009 |
Photos from Friday's third annual Family Science Night at Challenger Learning Center in Woodstock.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
04/10/2009 |
The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of April 4 - April 10, 2009.
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| Photos: Huntley 3, CLS 2 (2OT) |
04/09/2009 |
Photos from the Huntley v. Crystal Lake South girls soccer game on April 9, 2009.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Lacrosse |
04/09/2009 |
In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at the growing sport of lacrosse and what it takes to play it.
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| Video: Extra Point |
04/09/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Pelicans on Wonder Lake |
04/09/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: CLS 2, Lakes 8 |
04/08/2009 |
Photos from the Crystal Lake South v. Lakes boys baseball game on April 8, 2009.
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| Video: Flight Instructor |
04/08/2009 |
We go for a ride with Dave Morrow, a flight instructor at Lake in the Hills Airport.
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| Photos: April Consolidated Election |
04/08/2009 |
Area politicians watch as election results came in Tuesday night in the April 7 consolidated election.
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| Video: Longtime Election Judge |
04/07/2009 |
Carol Knudsen, of Woodstock, has been an election judge for more than 40 years.
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| Video: Ending on a High Note |
04/07/2009 |
Cindy Zimmerman will retire this year after 29 years of teaching. She has taught band at Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake since 1994.
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| Photos: Jeff Curran vs. Joseph Benavidez |
04/05/2009 |
Photos from Sunday's World Extreme Cagefighting match between Jeff Curran of Crystal Lake and Joseph Benavidez at UIC Pavillion in Chicago.
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| Video: Marengo 4, Woodstock 0 |
04/03/2009 |
Highlights from the non-conference softball game between Marengo and Woodstock.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
04/03/2009 |
The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 27 - Apr. 03, 2009.
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| Video: Extra Point |
04/02/2009 |
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.'
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| Video: Disabled Pets |
04/02/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Talking blogging |
04/01/2009 |
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.'
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| Video: Colon Cancer Survivor |
03/31/2009 |
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Mike Andry, 58, of Johnsburg had a cancerous poylp removed last year after a preventative check found it.
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| Video: Fallen Soldiers |
03/30/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Bulls 112, Pacers 106 |
03/29/2009 |
The Indiana Pacers battle the Chicago Bulls in NBA Eastern Conference play at the United Center.
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| Video: On the Record: Lillian Reasor |
03/29/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Huntley soccer |
03/26/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Huntley 4, Jacobs 0 |
03/26/2009 |
Huntley vs. Jacobs girls soccer match at Huntley High School.
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| Video: Extra Point |
03/26/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Trout Stocking |
03/26/2009 |
The McHenry County Conservation District stocks Atwood Lake in the Hollows with rainbow trout.
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| Video: March for Babies |
03/26/2009 |
Jim and Julissa Veugeler talk about their twin baby daughters, Jasmine and Joelle, and what the March of Dimes means to them.
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| Video: Joey T's on the Fox |
03/26/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Christopher's Legacy |
03/24/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Mini Bike Ban |
03/23/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Thornton 73, Dundee-Crown 52 |
03/21/2009 |
Dundee-Crown vs. Thornton in the boys state basketball class 4A third place consolation game.
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| Video: Thornton 73, Dundee-Crown 52 |
03/21/2009 |
Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the third-place game at the boys basketball state tournament in Peoria.
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| Photos: Waukegan 67, Dundee-Crown 46 |
03/20/2009 |
Photos from the Waukegan vs. Dundee-Crown state semi-final basketball game at Carver Arena in Peoria.
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| Video: Waukegan 67, Dundee-Crown 46 |
03/20/2009 |
Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the state semifinals of the boys basketball tournament in Peoria.
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| Video: Chicagoland Pet Expo |
03/21/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
03/20/2009 |
The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 13 - Mar. 20, 2009.
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| Video: Extra Point |
03/19/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Shamrock Shave |
03/18/2009 |
Saint Mary Margaret Parish in Algonquin hosts its first Shamrock Shave event to benefit local families in financial distress and help people with cancer.
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| Video: Ultra Runner |
03/17/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Library Mini Golf |
03/15/2009 |
Friends of the Library turned Woodstock Public Library into an 18-hole miniature golf course and invited patrons to play.
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| Video: How to: FOIA |
03/15/2009 |
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.
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| Video: 2nd Degree Black Belt |
03/15/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
03/13/2009 |
The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Mar. 6 - Mar. 12, 2009.
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| Photos: Dundee-Crown 48, McHenry 37 |
03/07/2009 |
Photos from Wednesday's IHSA 4A Boys sectional semifinal basketball game between Dundee-Crown and McHenry.
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| Video: CLC Poms Return Champs |
03/09/2009 |
The Crystal Lake Central Pom squad returned to school after being named State Champion.
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| Video: Principal Milking a Cow |
03/09/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Dundee-Crown 35, Huntley 33 |
03/06/2009 |
Highlights from the boys Dundee-Crown Regional Championship game between Dundee-Crown and Huntley.
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| Photos: McHenry 56, Prairie Ridge 50 |
03/07/2009 |
Photos from Friday's IHSA 4A Boys Regional championship basketball game between Prairie Ridge and McHenry.
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| Photos: Dundee-Crown 35, Huntley 33 |
03/07/2009 |
Photos from Friday's IHSA 4A Boys Regional championship basketball game between Dundee-Crown and Huntley.
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| Video: St. Baldrick's |
03/06/2009 |
McHenry High School West Campus had a St. Baldrick's fundraiser, shaving 103 heads and raising over $10,000 for childhood cancer.
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| Video: Juvenile Diabetes: Johnny |
03/06/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Juvenile Diabetes: Hannah |
03/06/2009 |
Hannah Richardson, 8, and a third-grader at Valley View Elementary in McHenry, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2007.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: D-C's Kimbrough |
03/05/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Week in Pictures |
03/06/2009 |
The best photos by the Northwest Herald staff photographers for the week of Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2009.
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| Video: Extra Point |
03/05/2009 |
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.
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| Video: McHenry County Spelling Bee |
03/04/2009 |
Eighth grader Conrad Camellino, of Nippersink Middle School, won the 2009 McHenry County Spelling Bee.
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| Photos: North Chicago 79, Richmond Burton 58 |
03/04/2009 |
Photos from Wednesday's IHSA 3A Regional basketball game between Richmond-Burton and North Chicago at Vernon Hills High School.
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| Photos: 4A Regional Basketball in McHenry |
03/04/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Dundee-Crown 58, Elgin 52 |
03/03/2009 |
Highlights from the Dundee Crown Regional boys basketball game between the Chargers and the Elgin Maroons.
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| Video: McHenry 44, CL South 41 |
03/03/2009 |
Highlights from the McHenry Regional boys basketball game between the Warriors and the Gators.
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| Video: Freeport 53, Johnsburg 52 |
03/02/2009 |
Highlights from the Elgin Supersectional girls basketball game between Freeport and Johnsburg.
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| Photos: Freeport 53, Johnsburg 52 |
03/03/2009 |
Photos from Monday's IHSA Girls ECC Super-Sectional basketball game between Freeport and Johnsburg.
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| Video: Polar Plunge |
03/01/2009 |
The 3rd annual Fox Lake Polar Plunge was a very cold success, raising money to benefit Special Olympic programs in the area.
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| Video: Conrad: Skier and Speller |
03/01/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Fowles Family Fundraiser |
03/01/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Dundee-Crown 56, Jacobs 55 |
02/27/2009 |
Highlights from our live Webcast of the Chargers' exciting win, capping off an undefeated season in the FVC.
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| Interactive Video: My McHenry County |
02/28/2009 |
View our interactive slideshow and collage for our special series, 'My McHenry County.'
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| Video: Peasley's Photographs |
02/28/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Boys Hoops Playoff Preview |
02/28/2009 |
Sports Editor Eric Olson and sports writer Joe Stevenson discuss the postseason for Class 3A and 4A boys basketball.
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| Video: Rockford Boylan 56, CL South 47 |
02/26/2009 |
Webcast highlights from the Rockford Boylan vs Crystal Lake South Jacobs Sectional Class 4A Girls title game.
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| Video: Suspected Murder-Suicide |
02/26/2009 |
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.
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| Video: 50 Years in Business |
02/26/2009 |
Timmermann's Ranch and Saddle Shop in Island Lake celebrates 50 years in business.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Johnsburg |
02/26/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Pet Oxygen Masks |
02/25/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Cl South Girls Sectionals |
02/23/2009 |
Photos from the CL South vs. St. Charles East IHSA Class 4A Sectionals girls basketball tournament on Monday.
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| Photos: Huntley Girls Sectionals |
02/23/2009 |
Photos from the Huntley vs. Rockford Boylan IHSA Class 4A Sectionals girls basketball tournament on Monday.
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| Video: Foreclosed Seniors |
02/23/2009 |
The Freiwalds didn't expect to be homeless by the time they turned 65.
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| Video: Healing Jackson |
02/22/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Megan's Hustle |
02/22/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Community Showcase |
02/21/2009 |
A community showcase of talent held at Huntley High School to raise money for scholarships.
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| Video: CL South 32, Jacobs 29 |
02/20/2009 |
Highlights from the Crystal Lake South vs. Jacobs girls basketball Class 4A regional final on the Gators home floor.
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| Video: 911 call |
02/20/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Gymnastics State Finals |
02/20/2009 |
Photos from the IHSA girls Gymnastics State Finals at Palatine High School in Palatine on Friday.
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| Photos: Regional Final in Belvidere |
02/20/2009 |
Photos from the IHSA Class 3A Regional Final girls basketball game in Belvidere on Thursday.
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| Photos: Cary-Grove 49, Mundelein 61 |
02/20/2009 |
Photos from the IHSA Class 4A Regional Final girls basketball game in Gurnee on Thursday.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Coaching Cards |
02/19/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
02/19/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Woodstock Regional Semifinal |
02/18/2009 |
Highlights from the Double-Header girls basketball game Webcast at the Class 4A Woodstock Regional Semifinals.
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| Photos: Cary-Grove 61, Warren 57 |
02/23/2009 |
Photos from the IHSA Class 4A Regional semifinal girls basketball game in Gurnee on Monday.
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| Video: Candlelight Vigil |
02/14/2009 |
A candlelight vigil is held in remembrance of the five students killed in the NIU tragedy.
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| Video: Wreath Ceremony |
02/14/2009 |
A wreath ceremony is held in remembrance of the five lives lost in the NIU tragedy.
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| Video: Dogs healing Huskies |
02/14/2009 |
Therapy dogs came to the NIU campus once again to visit with students and help comfort them.
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| Video: A legacy of character |
02/14/2009 |
An opening memorial service in the convocation center on campus focuses on the character of the NIU community.
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| Video: One Year Later: Mace Family |
02/14/2009 |
Eric and Mary Kay Mace, of Carpentersville, remember their daughter, Ryanne, one of the victims of the shootings at Northern Illinois University last year.
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| Video: Glen and Vicki |
02/14/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Joseph and Vera |
02/14/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Chicago Auto Show |
02/13/2009 |
A preview to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place in Chicago.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: CL South |
02/12/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Gettysburg Address |
02/12/2009 |
Schools around McHenry County celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday by reciting the Gettysburg Address in unison at 1:30 p.m.
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| Video: Extra Point |
02/12/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Raw video: Sheriff Crash |
02/12/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Huntley 50, Prairie Ridge 37 |
02/10/2009 |
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division girls basketball game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge.
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| Photos: Chili Open Golf Classic |
02/09/2009 |
The 39th annual Doc Haznow Chili Open Golf Classic was played on Crystal Lake.
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| Video: One Year Later |
02/08/2009 |
Greg Zanis makes a new set of crosses for the victims of the shootings at Northern Illinois University.
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| Video: Veteran Mechanics |
02/08/2009 |
We take a look at Vets Total Car Care in Crystal Lake and the veterans who work there.
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| Photos: Rural Woodstock Fire |
02/07/2009 |
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.
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| Video: New Mascot |
02/07/2009 |
North Elementary School students in Crystal Lake introduce their new school mascot at an all school assembly.
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| Video: Johnsburg 45, Huntley 41 |
02/06/2009 |
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division boys basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley.
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| Video: NFL Recruits |
02/06/2009 |
Northern Illinois University NFL recruit Matt Simon trains at Lake Barrington Fieldhouse in preparation for the NFL Scouting Combine, in late February.
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| Video: Landmark School |
02/06/2009 |
We take a look at Landmark School in McHenry, the only year-round school in McHenry County.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: CL Central |
02/05/2009 |
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the success of Crystal Lake Central's sports teams at state since expansion.
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| Video: Extra Point |
02/05/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Chef Jesse |
02/05/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Pet Dental Health Month |
02/04/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Photos of the Week |
02/03/2009 |
Northwest Herald photographers select their favorite photos from the week of Jan. 25-Feb. 1.
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| Video: It's Groundhog Day |
02/02/2009 |
Woodstock Willie made his Groundhog Day prognostication, on the Woodstock Square is morning and he's calling for six more weeks of winter.
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| Photos: Pinewood Derby |
02/03/2009 |
Cub Scouts compete in the annual Pinewood Derby at Huntley High School on Saturday.
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| Video: GL Central 64, Johnsburg 56 |
01/31/2009 |
Highlights from the boys varsity basketball game between Grayslake Central and Johnsburg.
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| Video: FVC Wrestling |
01/31/2009 |
Highlights from the FVC Wrestling Tournament, which Cl Central won with ease.
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| Video: Cary-Grove 67, Jacobs 60 |
01/30/2009 |
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division girls basketball game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove.
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| Photos: FVC Wrestling |
01/30/2009 |
Fox Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament - Day 1.
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| Video: Robbery Suspect |
01/29/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Impeachment Trial |
01/29/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Woodstock 57, Wauconda 47 |
01/29/2009 |
Highlights from the non-conference boys basketball game between Wauconda and Woodstock.
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| Video: Extra Point |
01/29/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Bowling Balls |
01/29/2009 |
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the science behind choosing a bowling ball.
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| Photos: Johnsburg vs. Huntley |
01/28/2009 |
Fox Valley Conference girls varsity basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley.
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| Video: Ice Fishing Derby |
01/26/2009 |
The 23rd annual Wonder Lake Sportsman Club Ice Fishing Derby.
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| Video: Next Generation of Norge |
01/25/2009 |
The first day of the 104th annual Norge Ski Jump host junior olympic hopefuls from around the country.
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| Video: Norge Ski Jump Preview |
01/23/2009 |
Athletes prepare for the 104th Annual Norge Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove Friday morning.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Gymnastics |
01/22/2009 |
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the resurgence of the Prairie Ridge co-op gymnastics team.
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| Video: Extra Point |
01/22/2009 |
Topics in this week's video include Eric's vision for the future, Pick 'Em with Maureen Lynch, the Extra Point mailbox and more.
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| Video: Jacobs 53, Cary-Grove 46 |
01/21/2009 |
Highlights from the boys FVC Valley Division game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove.
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| Video: Seeley's Pharmacy |
01/21/2009 |
After 42 years in Harvard, Seeley's Pharmacy will close its doors on Thursday, January 22.
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| Photos: From the Inauguration |
01/20/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Students Watch Inauguration |
01/20/2009 |
Students at Dundee-Crown High School watch the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and give their reactions.
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| Photos: Inauguration Ceremony |
01/20/2009 |
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.
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| Photos: Inauguration Arrivals |
01/20/2009 |
Celebs, current and former political figures gather in Washington D.C. awaiting Barack Obama's inauguration.
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| Photos: A Nation Gathers |
01/20/2009 |
The nation gathers in Washington D.C. awaiting Barack Obama's inauguration.
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| Video: Ag Day |
01/20/2009 |
Lundahl Middle School in Crystal Lake was taken over by chickens, goats, and piglets for their annual Ag Day.
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| Video: Inauguration Bound |
01/18/2009 |
Eleven-year-old Colleen Brown, of Woodstock, will be attending the historic inauguration on Tuesday.
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| Video: Grocery Giveaway |
01/18/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Trax Coffee |
01/17/2009 |
Co-owner Wendy Burnette of Trax Coffee Cafe Depot talks about the new location at the Woodstock Metra station.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Swimming |
01/15/2009 |
In this weeks Preps Pulse some local swimmers give us insight into a tough, competitive sport that is often overlooked in McHenry County.
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| Video: Extrapoint |
01/15/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Too Cold |
01/15/2009 |
With temperatures dipping to more than -15 degrees before the windchill, the county goes into a deep freeze.
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| Video: A Zoo To You |
01/13/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Mobile Food Bank |
01/11/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Good Kids |
01/15/2009 |
Woodstock High School Student Council students prepare and serve food to the homeless at a PADS shelter in Woodstock.
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| Video: Preps Pulse: Danny Noonan |
01/08/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
01/08/2009 |
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.
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| Video: Classic Cars |
01/07/2009 |
Watch the first half highlights and a full second half in Cary-Grove's win over Huntley
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| Video: County Narcotics |
01/05/2009 |
Lt. Andrew Zinke, of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, talks about the trend of heroin and heroin related arrests in McHenry County.
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| Video: Justin's Story |
01/04/2009 |
Justin Hall's mother, Mary Noll, shares her son's story the drug addiction that led to his death last year.
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| Photos: NHL Winter Classic |
01/01/2009 |
Photos from the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on New Years' Day. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4.
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| Video: Extra Point |
12/31/2008 |
Topics in this week's video include Eric's last point of the year, Pick'em with Maureen Lynch, and more.
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| Video: Johnsburg-51, Prospect-45 |
12/30/2008 |
Watch highlights from the Dundee-Crown Charger Classic Holiday Tournament 5th place game, Johnsburg defeated Prospect, 51-45.
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| Photos: Jacobs High School tournament |
12/26/2008 |
Photos from the Jacobs tournament. The first game was St.Charles North 60, Prairie Ridge 49. The second game was Jacobs 51, Johnsburg 40.
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| Video: Fowles Christmas |
12/25/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
12/24/2008 |
Topics in this week's video include Tell Me I'm Wrong with Joe Stevenson, a player talkback, and more.
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| Video: Preps Pulse |
12/21/2008 |
This Preps Pulse video looks at McHenry's girls basketball team and the task of rebuilding a program from the ground up.
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| Video: Cary-Grove 71, St. Edward 47 |
12/20/2008 |
Highlights from the opening game of the Jacobs Holiday Tournament, with Cary-Grove cruising to a easy win over St. Edward.
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| Video: Nutcracker Backstage |
12/18/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
12/18/2008 |
Topics in this week's video include the Chicago Bears, Tell Me I'm Wrong with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback, and more.
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| Photos: Wrigley Field Ice Rink |
12/18/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Huntley 46, Woodstock 43 |
12/17/2008 |
Watch highlights from the Huntley win over Woodstock in this Fox Valley Conference match-up.
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| Video: A Family and Down Syndrome |
12/16/2008 |
We take a look Leah Fisher, a 9-year-old living with Down Syndrome, and her family, at their home in Crystal Lake.
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| Video: State Trooper Ride-Along |
12/13/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Holiday Messages To Troops |
12/11/2008 |
Families with loved ones in a local National Guard unit record Christmas messages to their loved ones.
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| Video: Haak's 500th win |
12/11/2008 |
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.
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| Video: McHenry 32, CL Central 27 |
12/10/2008 |
McHenry overcame a late deficit to beat CL Central in a FVC crossover girls basketball game.
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| Video: Angel Tree |
12/06/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Mock United Nations |
12/06/2008 |
Students in honors American Studies classes at McHenry East and West High Schools participate in a two-day mock United Nations Day.
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| Video: Extra Point |
12/04/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Foreclosure Pets |
12/04/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Bears TE in McHenry |
12/03/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Prairie Ridge 57, Marian C. 38 |
12/02/2008 |
The Prairie Ridge boys basketball team started its game against Marian Central with a 10-0 run and never looked back.
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| Video: First Snow |
12/01/2008 |
Video of how Woodstock residents deal with the first snow of the season.
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| Video: Christmas For Troops |
11/30/2008 |
Families pack Christmas stockings to send overseas to a local National Guard unit.
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| Video: Harvard 62, Marengo 54 |
11/29/2008 |
Harvard won its first game of the short season, beating Marengo in the R-B/Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament.
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| Photos: Sailors at VFW |
11/27/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Turkey Festival |
11/26/2008 |
We take a look at the 26th annual Turkey Testicle Festival at the Parkside Pub in Huntley.
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| Video: Extra Point |
11/26/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Grayslake C. 69, Marian C. 50 |
11/25/2008 |
Grayslake Central takes second place at the Marian Central Thanksgiving Tournament with a convincing win over the Hurricanes.
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| Video: The Other Guys |
11/25/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Three Little Pigs |
11/24/2008 |
Bob Wargaski of unincorporated Wauconda Township talks about a well dispute with the village of Island Lake.
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| Photos: Bears 27, Rams 3 |
11/23/2008 |
Photos by the Associated Press from the Bears victory over the St. Louis Rams.
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| Video: Riley Church |
11/23/2008 |
Riley Church conducts its last service.
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| Video: Presidential Dog Collars |
11/23/2008 |
Jacobs High School business classes compete to design President-elect Barack Obama's new dog's collar
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| Video: Geneva 25, CL South 21 |
11/21/2008 |
Crystal Lake South's football season ends in the semifinals with a loss to Geneva.
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| Photos: Geneva 25, CL South 21 |
11/21/2008 |
Crystal Lake South is defeated by Geneva in the Class 7A Semifinal football game Friday.
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| Video: High School Forensics |
11/20/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
11/20/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Trashing Out |
11/19/2008 |
R.E.O. Solutions is a company that is hired by banks to clean up houses left vacant after foreclosures.
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| Video: Forging Ahead |
11/18/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Packers 37, Bears 3 |
11/17/2008 |
Photos from the Bears vs. Packers game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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| Video: Housing Affects Builders |
11/16/2008 |
John Brouwer of Williams Construction Management, and Jim Kastner, Woodstock Planning and Zoning Administrator, discuss the housing downturn in McHenry County.
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| Video: Drownings Press Conference |
11/14/2008 |
Press conference from Friday's apparent drownings at Camp Algonquin, where three teenagers died.
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| Photos: Drownings at Camp Algonquin |
11/14/2008 |
Photos from apparent drownings at Camp Algonquin, where three teens were pulled from the Fox River.
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| Video: Preps Pulse |
11/14/2008 |
The No. 14 seed Richmond-Burton football team plays Geneseo in the third round of the playoffs, after starting the season 0-3.
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| Video: Extra Point |
11/13/2008 |
In this week's video, topics include the state football quarterfinal matchups and baseball's awards.
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| Video: Sport Stackers |
11/13/2008 |
Richmond Consolidated Grade School students contribute to a sport stacking Guinness World Record.
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| Video: Veterans Day |
11/11/2008 |
A rifle salute and gathering honored veterans in McHenry this morning when the community gathered at the VFW.
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| Video: Carmel 10, Woodstock 7 |
11/07/2008 |
Woodstock made the game interesting with a late score, but just could not get past Carmel in the Week 2 playoff game.
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| Video: CL South 2, Huntley 0 |
11/06/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
11/06/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Girls on the Run |
11/05/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: President-elect Obama |
11/04/2008 |
From casting his ballot to the rally in Grant Park, Barack Obama is featured, as is John McCain.
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| Photos: McHenry County Votes |
11/04/2008 |
Voter turn out was high throughout McHenry County for this historic election.
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| Photos: Election Day |
11/04/2008 |
Photos of election day from all over the nation taken by the AP.
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| Photos: Bears 27, Lions 23 |
11/02/2008 |
Photos from the Bears victory over the Detroit Lions.
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| Video: Blood Brothers |
11/01/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Kids Talk Voting |
11/01/2008 |
Students at Westwood Elementary School in Woodstock talk about voting.
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| Video: Preps Pulse |
10/31/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Haunted Jail |
10/31/2008 |
A ghost hunt at the old Kane County Jail facility.
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| Video: Extra Point |
10/30/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Pastor Ayers comes home |
10/30/2008 |
Associate Pastor Raymond Ayers of Zion Lutheran School returns from Iraq.
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| Video: Happy Halloween |
10/30/2008 |
Lee and Lila Harris of Prairie Grove talk about their Halloween decorations on Barreville Road.
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| Video: Ed Curran visits Cary |
10/28/2008 |
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran visits Trinity Oaks Christian Academy in Cary to talk about science and technology.
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| Video: Finally Home |
10/26/2008 |
In our ongoing series, 'Sacrifice on Two Front,' newborn Ryan Fowles heads home.
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| Photos: Jacobs 4, CL South 1 |
10/25/2008 |
Jacobs beat Crystal Lake South in boys soccer, 4-1, becoming the Class 3A regional champions.
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| Video: Minimally Invasive Surgery |
10/25/2008 |
We follow the minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery on 65-year-old Tom Gilder.
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| Photos: Friday night football |
10/24/2008 |
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central versus Grayslake North, and the St. Francis at Marian Central football games.
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| Video: Alden-Hebron 53, NSCD 8 |
10/23/2008 |
Alden-Hebron dominates in its win over North Shore Country Day, making them 9-0 for the season.
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| Photos: Alden-Hebron 53, NSCD 8 |
10/23/2008 |
Photos from the Alden-Hebron game against North Shore Country Day. The Giants won 53-8, making them 9-0 for the season.
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| Video: Extra Point |
10/23/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Bears 48, Vikings 41 |
10/19/2008 |
Photos from the Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings game at Soldier Field.
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| Photos: Trail of History |
10/19/2008 |
Photos from the Trail of History at Glacial Park in Ringwood.
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| Video: Mar Ray Dance Studio |
10/19/2008 |
The Mar Ray Dance Studio in McHenry celebrates 50 years of business.
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| Video: Extra Point |
10/16/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Preps Pulse |
10/15/2008 |
In this edition of Preps Pulse, we try to find out why soccer is not more popular in McHenry County.
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| Photos: Boys Golf |
10/14/2008 |
Photos from boys golf.
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| Election videos: 8th Congressional Candidates |
10/11/2008 |
Candidates for the 8th Congressional race answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board.
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| Video: Cary-Grove 24, CL South 7 |
10/10/2008 |
Cary-Grove moves one step closer to the FVC Valley Division title with a win over Crystal Lake South.
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| Election videos: State's Attorney Candidates |
10/10/2008 |
Candidates for state's attorney answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board.
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| Video: Extra Point |
10/09/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Walk to School Day |
10/08/2008 |
District 12 schools participated in International Walk to School Day to promote saving energy, safety, and community.
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| Video: 16th Congressional Candidates |
10/08/2008 |
Candidates for the 16th Congressional seat answer questions from the Northwest Herald editorial board.
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| Photos: Boys Regional golf |
10/07/2008 |
Photos from the boys regional golf meet at Prairie Isle.
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| Video: Volley for a Cure |
10/07/2008 |
Marian Central volleyball team dedicates a big game towards a cure for breast cancer.
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| Video: VFW Carver |
10/07/2008 |
At the McHenry VFW, the newest members come in the form of 12 foot wooden statues.
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| Photos: Sox 5, Tampa 3 |
10/06/2008 |
Photos from the Sox win against Tampa on Sunday.
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| Photos: Dodgers 3, Cubs 1 |
10/04/2008 |
Photos from Game 4 of the NLDS, where the Dodgers eliminated the Cubs.
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| Video: Preps Pulse |
10/02/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
10/02/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Cary Fire |
09/30/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Cary Fire |
09/30/2008 |
Photos from the Gage Grinding structure fire in Cary.
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| Video: Harvard 40, Marengo 7 |
09/26/2008 |
Highlights from the Week 5 FVC Valley Division football game featuring Marengo at Harvard.
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| Video: Woodstock 31, Dundee-Crown 14 |
09/26/2008 |
Highlights from the Week 5 FVC Valley Division football game featuring Woodstock at Dundee-Crown.
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| Video: Home in time for baby |
09/25/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Extra Point |
09/25/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Bubbleology |
09/23/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Buccaneers 27, Bears 24 |
09/21/2008 |
Photos from Tampa Bay's 27-24 win in overtime against the Chicago Bears.
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| Photos: Norge Ski Jumping |
09/20/2008 |
Photos from the ski jump competition from the Norge Ski Club.
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| Video: Alpaca Farm |
09/20/2008 |
A look at an alpaca farm in Harvard.
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| Video: Fowles Firsts |
09/19/2008 |
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.'
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| Video: Extra Point |
09/18/2008 |
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.
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| Video: Animal Therapy |
09/18/2008 |
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.
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| Video: District 158 Strike |
09/15/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Panthers 20, Bears 17 |
09/14/2008 |
Photos from the Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers football game.
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| Photos: Kelly Miller Circus |
09/13/2008 |
Photos from the Kelly Miller Circus in Lake in the Hills.
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| Video: Extra Point |
09/11/2008 |
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.
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| Video: 9/11 Ceremony |
09/11/2008 |
The city of McHenry held a remembrance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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| Video: Art Show for NIU |
09/09/2008 |
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.
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| Photos: Bears vs. Colts |
09/07/2008 |
AP photos from the Bears victory against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field.
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| Video: Kickboxing teenager |
09/06/2008 |
Laryssa Zarate will be traveling to Italy to compete in a kickboxing competition.
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| Video: Extra Point |
09/04/2008 |
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Cubs' recent slide and Jon Budmayr's injury.
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| Video: Affordable Housing |
09/03/2008 |
The Coalition for Affordable Housing in McHenry County presented a detailed report to the McHenry County Board regarding housing availability in the area.
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| Video: Grant 20, Johnsburg 10 |
08/29/2008 |
Grant got its running game going in the second half and forced three turnovers to beat Johnsburg on its home field.
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| Video: Drums for Peace |
08/30/2008 |
A group gathers in Richmond for the 15th Annual Drums Around the World to promote peace.
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| Photos: Prep Football: 5 to Watch |
08/29/2008 |
Our high school football players to watch feature five athletes from four schools.
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| Video: Extra Point |
08/28/2008 |
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses prep football, and Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Quick Wits in this week's video.
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| Video Series: Prairie Ridge FB Preview |
08/28/2008 |
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Prairie Ridge Wolves.
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| Video: Chicago's Fastest Chihuahua |
08/28/2008 |
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.
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| Video Series: Marian Central FB Preview |
08/28/2008 |
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Marian Central Hurricanes.
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| Photos: Drug Bust |
08/27/2008 |
Pictures from a drug bust in Harvard.
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| Video Series: Alden-Hebron FB Preview |
08/28/2008 |
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Alden-Hebron Giants.
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| Video Series: McHenry Football Preview |
08/26/2008 |
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the McHenry Warriors.
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