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Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
Felon gets 5 years in prison for having handgun
A Hampshire man pleaded guilty Tuesday to being a felon unlawfully in possession of a firearm or ammunition and was sentenced to five years in prison. Timothy Clark, 29, was accused April 12 of possessing a loaded pistol when he drove 90 mph in a 55-mph zone in Hebron, disobeying a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy’s signals to pull over and then crashing his vehicle and fleeing on foot, according to the indictment and prosecutors at a detention hearing in April.
The Future of Public Transit Topic of Kane County Board Meeting
As lawmakers debate proposals to reform the region's public transit system, Kane County Board members took steps to better understand how those reforms may impact local commuters. During an informational meeting on July 23, board members listened to representatives from Metra, Pace, and the Regional Transportation Board discuss details about a looming “fiscal cliff” and calls to transform the way the transit system is governed.
Scattered storms bring localized flooding to Chicagoland
CHICAGO - Scattered showers and storms caused localized flooding in parts of the Chicagoland area on Tuesday. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for west central McHenry County, including the city of Marengo, until 8:45 p.m. The National Weather Service warns of rapid onset flooding in creeks, streams, ditches,...
Wonder Lake man accused of injuring woman, keeping her in his home ‘against her will’
A Wonder Lake man who has a felony conviction on his record is accused of battering a woman he knows and “kidnapping” her in his home for four days, according to authorities. Brian Freund, 37, is charged with aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony, as well as domestic...
County News
MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has teamed up with Paper Tiger Document Solutions to hold a document shredding event. This event will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 9am to 12pm (or until the Paper Tiger truck is full), at the McHenry County Administration Building, located at 667 Ware Road in Woodstock.
Flash flood warning issued for parts of McHenry County following evening stormy weather
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday for parts of west central McHenry County in the Marengo area, as well as parts of eastern Boone County. People in that area should move to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, the...
Crystal Lake looks for private donors to fund public area projects
The city of Crystal Lake is partnering with The Community Foundation for McHenry County to fundraise for capital and public area projects. The city has multiple projects in the capital improvement plan “that could benefit from private donations,” including new downtown plazas, an upgraded Depot Park, Route 14 updates, projects at Three Oaks Recreation Area and public art installations, according to city documents.
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season. John Bartman grows 2 to 5 acres of sweet corn near Marengo which is marketed at a roadside stand in McHenry County and sold to local restaurants.
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