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Rockin For Honor Flight
Staff reporterThe Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois in McHenry County is holding an event "Rockin for Honor Flight" at Woodstock Harley Davidson September 11th to welcome home 8 World War II Veterans from their trip back from Washington DC. The day starts...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), McHenry, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Woodstock (McHenry, Illinois), Human Interest
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
5-6 a.m. The Morning Show with Orion and Max 5:05 a.m. Orion visits with McHenry County dairy farmer Linnea Kooistra who this week was named an Illinois Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer magazine - the first lady so honored in the 76-year history of the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Thomas Ricketts, Illinois, White House, College Baseball
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University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners: Gardenfest 2010
April 10--Come join Gardenfest 2010 for a day of gardening for everyone from beginner to expert. Located at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, Gardenfest takes place from 7:30am-4pm. Topics include Gardening Basics,...Tags: McHenry, Education, Crystal Lake, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Colleges and Universities
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Cornerstone Baptist Church of McHenry County's Family Fun Fest!
June 11--Cornerstone Baptist Church of McHenry County is having their Family Fun Fest from 4PM-8PM at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Rd., Lake-in-the-Hills, IL. The Family Fun Fest will include (30) carnival booths, (6) GIANT inflatables, petting...Tags: Family, Hot Dogs, McHenry, Foods and Beverages, Christianity
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Cornerstone Baptist Church of McHenry County: Family Fun Fest
June 11--Cornerstone Baptist Church of McHenry County is hosting their Family Fun Fest from 4pm-8pm at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Rd., L.I.T.H., IL 60156. This mega event will offer to the community a fun evening of food, fun and carnival games....Tags: Family, McHenry, Christianity, Baptist
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Man Held in Nephew's Drug Overdose Death
(WGN-AM)-A 40-year-old Rockford man is being held on $1 million bail in the heroin-induced death of his nephew in Harvard this spring, authorities announced Friday. Wade Smith of Rockford faces a charge of drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony,...Tags: Health, Death, Crime, Law and Justice, Harvard, McHenry
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Wauconda Man Facing New Charges
(WGN-AM)- A two-time Wauconda sex offender was arrested in unincorporated McHenry County and faces new charges alleging he exposed himself to a juvenile, authorities said. Bond was set at $200,000 today for Jimmie Crawford, 39, of the 1000 block of Grant...Tags: Sex Crimes, Justice System, Criminals, Sexual Assault, Lake County (Illinois)
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Police: Weapons, pot plants, 22 'fighting' roosters found at McHenry County home
Special to the TribuneA Woodstock-area man is facing multiple criminal charges after police said they found dozens of marijuana plants, 22 "fighting equipped" roosters, two dead hawks, weapons and nearly $90,000 in cash in his home over the weekend. Among the charges now...Tags: McHenry, Court Preliminary, Crystal Lake, Trials, Woodstock (McHenry, Illinois)
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Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop
For about 40 train enthusiasts cruising the CTA rails Sunday, a chartered ride took a thrilling turn when one of their vintage rail cars derailed in the South Loop. Chicago Fire Department officials said nobody was hurt when the train, chartered by...
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Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop: 'We now have a unique story to tell'
Tribune reportersAn elevated CTA train that had been chartered by railroad enthusiasts as a fund-raising effort for a railroad museum derailed today in the South Loop and resulted in 40 people having to walk to the nearest train station, officials said. The train was...Tags: Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Loop, Disasters and Accidents, Railway Accidents, Vehicles
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Child safety seat check planned for Saturday
TribLocal - Crystal Lake » NewsA child safety seat check will take place Saturday at the Marengo Township Offices. Child passenger safety technicians will be available to educate and assist …... -
Wilmette wins second transparency award for village website
TribLocal - Wilmette & Kenilworth » NewsFor the second year in a row, the Village of Wilmette was highlighted for its transparency. It was one of 13 governmental agencies, along with …...
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