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When we got out of the swim meet at McHenry West High School at about 5, I knew I was in trouble. The snow was really coming down. I held up traffic on the McHenry Blacktop, going 30 miles per … Continue reading
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When we got out of the swim meet at McHenry West High School at about 5, I knew I was in trouble. The snow was really coming down. I held up traffic on the McHenry Blacktop, going 30 miles per … Continue reading
I bought former Crystal Lake Mayor George Wells’ 549-page book, “It’s That Way Everywhere, George,” and have read the last couple of hundred pages. That includes his years as Crystal Lake Park District commissioner and term as mayor and thereafter. … Continue reading
I bought former Crystal Lake Mayor George Wells’ 549-page book, “It’s That Way Everywhere, George,” and have read the last couple of hundred pages. That includes his years as Crystal Lake Park District commissioner and term as mayor and thereafter. … Continue reading
From freezing rain last Saturday night to lots of snow yesterday. You can see what both look like on this evergreen in front of our home. At least the snow will cover up the leaves that I didn’t get raked … Continue reading
From freezing rain last Saturday night to lots of snow yesterday. You can see what both look like on this evergreen in front of our home. At least the snow will cover up the leaves that I didn’t get raked … Continue reading
This picture was taken Friday, November 16th, after I took my 10-year old to school. It was the day the maple leaves were falling in and, as you can see from these pictures, on Crystal Lake. The most beautiful I … Continue reading
This picture was taken Friday, November 16th, after I took my 10-year old to school. It was the day the maple leaves were falling in and, as you can see from these pictures, on Crystal Lake. The most beautiful I … Continue reading
This sign appeared on a Randall Road trip back from Lake in the Hills at Ackman Road. It says, MOSQUITO SPRAYINGTHIS WEEK When my son and I were returning from an afternoon at Crystal Lake’s McDonald’s Saturday afternoon, there was … Continue reading
This sign appeared on a Randall Road trip back from Lake in the Hills at Ackman Road. It says, MOSQUITO SPRAYINGTHIS WEEK When my son and I were returning from an afternoon at Crystal Lake’s McDonald’s Saturday afternoon, there was … Continue reading
Friday afternoon while I was taking my son to a friend’s home in Lake in the Hills, I drove past the new Lou Malnati’s. You could tell it was open by more than the sign. There were cars in the … Continue reading
Friday afternoon while I was taking my son to a friend’s home in Lake in the Hills, I drove past the new Lou Malnati’s. You could tell it was open by more than the sign. There were cars in the … Continue reading
It’s wet. How wet? An attempt is being made to save Bernotas Middle School’s gym floor after it got wet. The fans are blowing. The water was 10-12 inches deep on North Shore Drive on Monday at noon—higher than when … Continue reading
It’s wet. How wet? An attempt is being made to save Bernotas Middle School’s gym floor after it got wet. The fans are blowing. The water was 10-12 inches deep on North Shore Drive on Monday at noon—higher than when … Continue reading
The electric line for the Georgetown at Turnberry subdivision pond aeration device was cut by McHenry County road contractor Rockford Blacktop. It happened during the Ackman Road extension and Lakewood Road widening. The repair bill was $6,445. McHenry County Board … Continue reading
The electric line for the Georgetown at Turnberry subdivision pond aeration device was cut by McHenry County road contractor Rockford Blacktop. It happened during the Ackman Road extension and Lakewood Road widening. The repair bill was $6,445. McHenry County Board … Continue reading
The McHenry County Health Department was warning of potential unsafe swimming conditions because of the heavy rains Monday night. If swimmers saw the 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper sign, a “HEAVY RAIN ADVISORY,” they didn’t seem to be heeding … Continue reading
The McHenry County Health Department was warning of potential unsafe swimming conditions because of the heavy rains Monday night. If swimmers saw the 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper sign, a “HEAVY RAIN ADVISORY,” they didn’t seem to be heeding … Continue reading
You’ve heard of dust bunnies. We have more of them at our home since we got rid of the rugs in favor of the hardwood floors that were sitting under them since the 1920’s when the house was built. Recently … Continue reading
You’ve heard of dust bunnies. We have more of them at our home since we got rid of the rugs in favor of the hardwood floors that were sitting under them since the 1920’s when the house was built. Recently … Continue reading