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Soccer Game Recap: Crystal Lake Central Find Success
Crystal Lake Central put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wauconda Bulldogs a 6-0 shutout. Brooklynn Carlson was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself. The victory was...
Man accused of kidnapping and killing missing Crystal Lake 57-year-old
A Pingree Grove man has been accused of kidnapping and murdering 57-year-old James Cromwell, of Crystal Lake, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Officials charged 61-year-old Douglas Ottesen in the killing.
Meet one of the original Sun City Huntley couples
My husband carter and I saw an article in a magazine in 1985/86 that Del Webb offered three-day getaways in their communities that we could visit. We stayed in a home with a golf cart and gave us an idea to help us decide if we wanted to retire in their community. We drove and stayed in many Del Webb communities – Arizona, California, South Carolina, and Florida, and we enjoyed all our stays but when we returned home to Schaumburg, Illinois we knew we wanted to stay here in Illinois for our golden years with our family.
Mecum Financial Services Celebrates Five Years and $150 Million Financed
WALWORTH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2024-- Mecum Financial Services (MFS) celebrated its fifth successful year of providing competitive loans to Mecum customers at Dana Mecum’s 37th Original Spring Classic. Held this May 10-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Indy 2024 auction featured the presentation of a ceremonial check showing more than $150 million—the amount that MFS has thus far helped Mecum customers secure for the purchase of their dream vehicles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240517539932/en/ Mecum Auctions Founder and President Dana Mecum (left) and Mecum Financial Services Director Lee Giannone (Photo: Business Wire)
Eulogy for a good old tree
HUNTLEY — It’s hard to say if a hummingbird is mourning just by the look on its face, but I think the hummers in my yard this spring are sad about the changes in their neighborhood. That’s because their favorite resting spot, the old purple cherry plum tree in my yard, is gone. It blew ...
3A track and field sectional sees several local boys qualify for state
HUNTLEY, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Girls track and field athletes will begin competing at state the next few days, and now our local boys are trying to get there for next week. Sectional action for the 3A boys was happening Wednesday night in Huntley. Huntley was the team champion out of 17 teams. Belvidere North was the […]
Huntley High School participates in international exchange program for ninth year
HUNTLEY — Twenty-six students from the Philippines, adult leaders, and Northern Illinois University staff embarked on a unique journey, arriving by bus on April 19 to shadow students at Huntley High School. Huntley High School social studies teacher and traveling program group leader Anne Sharkey said, "This is one of our favorite days at HHS. ...
PREPS: North Boone softball opens postseason with 2-0 win over Johnsburg
MARENGO, Ill. — North Boone’s Cami Carter pitched an absolute gem to kick off the postseason as she allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 10 batters in a complete-game 2-0 shutout against Johnsburg. Sure, the Skyhawks’ Joree Tibbs had a nice outing of her own as she allowed only five hits and no walks with three strikeouts in six innings, but North Boone’s offense found just enough ways to score in the the IHSA 2A Regional semifinal 2-0 Thursday. ...
Girls soccer gains regional win
HUNTLEY — A diverse attack on offense led Huntley's girls soccer team to post-season success. Five different Red Raiders scored goals over Grant for a 5-0 victory May 15 at the Machesney Park Harlem regional. With the win, Huntley improved to 14-4-4 overall. Brooke Maxedon, Alex Szydlowski, Kylie Lucas and Brooke Grabs each scored goals. ...
The Tale of Two Dresses
My daughter’s high school prom fell on a gorgeous spring day. The air was fresh and damp with the scent of lilacs and new life springing from the ground. While posing for photos, the breeze made the skirts of the girls’ gowns sway, a hint at the dancing that would happen later. My daughter, tall ...
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