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Janesville Craig advances in softball playoffs with another well-balanced offensive game
JANESVILLE — Head coach Kristen Worm had a hunch 2-0 wasn’t going to be a big enough lead for her sixth-seeded Janesville Craig softball team to hold off 11th-seeded Elkhorn, so she made a call for a little insurance. The Cougars lineup responded in the fifth inning, starting the frame with five consecutive hits en route to four runs and a 6-0 lead. Those runs helped Craig withstand a late...
3 injured, 2 critically, in motorcycle, minivan crash in McHenry County, fire officials say
Three people were injured, two critically, in a crash Saturday afternoon in the north suburbs. It happened on the same street where a woman was killed in another crash earlier this month.
Baseball Game Preview: Elkhorn Plays at Home
The Elkhorn Elks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Union Grove Broncos at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory. Union Grove is hoping to do on Thursday what Wilmot couldn't on Wednesday: put...
6 Local Barbecue Hot Spots to Try
Nothing quite beats the sizzle of authentic barbecue on a scorching summer day, and in the Geneva Lake area, diners are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to indulging in savory smoked meats. From family-owned smokehouses steeped in tradition to trendy eateries pushing the envelope of tradition, Lake Geneva and its nearby communities offer a vibrant barbecue scene that caters to nearly every palate. Barbecue restaurants celebrate the spirit of community and the individuals who dedicate themselves to perfecting their craft and sharing their love for smoked meats with others, infusing each dish with their passion and expertise. It’s not just about the savory cuts or the tantalizing sauces; it’s about the camaraderie forged over sizzling grills, the laughter shared among friends and family gathered around picnic tables and the sense of belonging that permeates every bite. It’s family. It’s friendship. So, fire up your appetite, grab your friends and family and tackle these barbecue hotspots.
Minivan-motorcycle crash in Woodstock: 2 critically wounded, 1 hospitalized
WOODSTOCK, Ill. - A crash involving a minivan and a motorcycle in Woodstock left two people with critical injuries and another driver hospitalized. The incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Route 176 and Dean Street. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said they were initially called for...
LIVE RADAR: Follow storms as several Chicago-area counties under tornado watch
Potentially severe storms are moving their way into the Chicago area Tuesday evening, with a tornado watch in effect for multiple counties in the Chicago suburbs. Scattered wind gusts over 70 miles per hour are possible in the group of counties, with the watch in effect until midnight. The watch includes McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle and Kendall counties, according to the NWS.
Turtle Creek students raise ducklings, chicks in class with the Eggsploring Incubation 4-H Science Lab
DELAVAN, Wis. — Some students at Turtle Creek Elementary in Walworth County are getting a unique opportunity to raise baby ducklings and chicks in class. It’s part of the Eggsploring Incubation 4-H Science Lab. In Lisa Seitz’s second grade class, a science project hatched three duck eggs. After...
Cicada beer? Lake Geneva plans 'Cicadapalooza' event
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. - With the latest cicada emergence underway, Lake Geneva has plans to make the best of the noisy visitors with "Cicadapalooza." Visit Lake Geneva said the free event will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. There will be a "cicadalicious" dessert prepared, and even beer brewed with dehydrated, ground cicadas.
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