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Category Archives: Hampshire

More Burglaries in the Western Part of Circulation Area

Posted on 02/09/2013 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 9, 2013
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A message and advice from Marengo’s Kristin Ottolino: To all members of the Citizen’s Alert Network, Again, one of your fellow Citizen’s Alert Network members have reported a burglary to us. I know this information to be accurate as your … Continue reading →

Posted in Hampshire, Jewelry, Kristin Ottolino | 2 Replies

Former McHenry County Board Member Turned Hampshire Ace Hardware Man Retiring

Posted on 10/04/2012 by Cal SkinnerOctober 4, 2012
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Dean Marlowe served on the McHenry County Board before he decided his full-time effort was required to run the Ace Hardware Store he bought in Hampshire. The Huntley man was a representative in District 1 when it covered all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean Marlowe, Hampshire, Huntley, McHenry County Board. | Leave a reply

Tollway Interchanges, The Madigan Factor

Posted on 09/27/2010 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 26, 2010
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When I read that the Route 20 Northwest Tollway interchange was going to be improved, I immediately thought of House Speaker Mike Madigan. When he drives from his home in Chicago to his home in Lake Geneva, he takes the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hampshire, I-90, Lake Geneva, Marengo, Mike Madigan, Northwest Tollway, Route 20, Route 23 | Leave a reply
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