Northwest Herald

Purcell drops out of 14th Congressional District race
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 3:30 pm ET

Batavia businessman Jim Purcell announced Thursday that he is dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination to the 14th Congressional District. Full Story »
Case involving dog shooting lands in mental-health court
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 1:00 pm ET

WOODSTOCK – The case of the Wonder Lake woman accused of striking a police officer and threatening to let her dog loose has been transferred to McHenry County’s mental-health court. Full Story »
Security worries cited at MCC
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:33 am ET

CRYSTAL LAKE – A law professor scheduled to discuss Guantanamo detainees at McHenry County College said he received several harassing phone calls but still wants to reschedule tonight’s canceled event. Full Story »
Body of fallen soldier returns to Crystal Lake
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:33 am ET

CRYSTAL LAKE – It became suddenly quiet outside Davenport Family Funeral Home on Wednesday morning, with only the helicopters circling overhead making noise. Full Story »
D-158 proposal gets conference support
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:33 am ET

The Illinois Association of School Boards for the first time is seeking legislation that would forbid public school employees from going on strike. Full Story »
Ponies, other animals up for holiday ‘adoptions’
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

MARENGO – Honor and Haven didn’t have the easiest start to life. Full Story »
Medal of Honor recipient visits McHenry students
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

McHENRY – When Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall returned from Vietnam, public opinion of soldiers was so low that even his son was considered guilty by association. Full Story »
Goy won’t get new trial
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

WOODSTOCK – A Crystal Lake man convicted of delivering a fatal punch outside a bar won’t get a new trial, despite his attorney’s arguments Wednesday that newspaper Twitter updates could have affected testimony. Full Story »
Proposal asks for more disclosure by County Board
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

WOODSTOCK – An advocacy group pursuing a clean environment presented the McHenry County Board with a proposed ordinance to pursue a cleaner government. Full Story »
Overnight snow might not stick
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

There was about a 30 percent to 40 percent chance of getting a measurable amount of snow overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Full Story »
Chamber accepts noms
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:32 am ET

McHENRY – Nominations are being accepted for the Frank E. Low Award. Full Story »
Health dept. offers seasonal flu shots
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Department of Health has a limited supply of seasonal flu appointments for those 9 years and older. Full Story »
Pet adoption event planned Dec. 12
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

CRYSTAL LAKE – The McHenry County Animal Welfare Coalition will host an adoption event Dec. 12. Full Story »
Former Bears to drive donations
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

CRYSTAL LAKE – Two former members of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl championship team plan to sign autographs and encourage donations to a local food pantry. Full Story »
Harvard police hold tobacco checks
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

HARVARD – The Harvard Police Department conducted a tobacco compliance check Friday. Full Story »
Holidays on the Fox set for Saturday
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

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Artist’s receptions slated in Cary
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:31 am ET

CARY – Celebrate 35 years of art by local artist and McHenry Community College Continuing Education instructor Diane T. Wlezien at the Inspired Art Studio in Cary. Full Story »
LITH parks offer gift certificates
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:30 am ET

LAKE IN THE HILLS – The Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department is selling gift certificates for the hard-to-shop-for people on Christmas lists. Full Story »
Festival of Trees lights up Saturday
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:30 am ET

LAKE IN THE HILLS – The decked-out trees outside Lake in the Hills Village Hall will have canned goods, not gifts, under them starting Saturday as the Festival of Trees officially kicks off the season. Full Story »
Woodstock cutting back
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:30 am ET

WOODSTOCK – The city has reduced its operating expenses by $1.2 million compared with last year, according to a financial report presented to the City Council this week. Full Story »
Blood drive set Monday in McHenry
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:30 am ET

McHENRY – Heartland Blood Centers will conduct a blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Route 120, McHenry. Full Story »
Elgin man guilty in spy-camera case
Northwest Herald – Thu Dec 3, 2:30 am ET

WOODSTOCK – A 35-year-old Elgin man could be sentenced to up to three years in prison after admitting that he installed a pen-style spy-camera in a Ridgefield factory employee bathroom. Full Story »
Motion for new trial denied in Goy case
Northwest Herald – Wed Dec 2, 5:30 pm ET

WOODSTOCK – A judge denied a 32-year-old Crystal Lake man's request for a new trial today after he had been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a one-punch death outside a bar. Full Story »
Man admits putting spy-cam in bathroom
Northwest Herald – Wed Dec 2, 1:45 pm ET

WOODSTOCK – A 35-year-old Elgin man faces up to three years in prison after admitting he installed a pen-style spy-camera in a Ridgefield factory employee bathroom. Full Story »
Woodstock man pleads guilty to cocaine possession
Northwest Herald – Wed Dec 2, 1:45 pm ET

WOODSTOCK – A 28-year-old Woodstock man who tossed cocaine when police approached him after he drove about 140 mph in a residential area accepted a negotiated agreement today. Full Story »