Patriots United Board Member Jackie Larson sends the following reminder about next month’s United Breakfast: The 6th Annual 2015 Unity Breakfast sponsored by Patriots United is coming soon! This year’s keynote speaker is Charlie Kirk of Turning Point, USA. Turning … Continue reading
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Crystal Lake Kiwanis is sponsoring in conjunction with local charities which help kids. As of last Wednesday’s Kiwanis luncheon, 482 people had signed up to run in Santa costumes on what will be a really good running Sunday. This is … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s comments at Turning Point’s Candlelight Vigil October 12, 2011: The brutality, ugliness, horror and atrocities associated with domestic violence are images that came to mind when I was asked to speak tonight. And then … Continue reading
This is what you see from Route 14 in front of Richard Walker’s Restaurant at the entrance to Sam’s Club in Crystal Lake. Two radio stations broadcasting live. I’ve never seen that before. It peaked my interest, so I drove … Continue reading
sshjIt doesn’t seem that long ago that I was writing about Washington Pork. In fact, it was last March. Let’s look at what the two congressional representatives from McHenry County are requesting in the Commerce, Justice and Science budget. (Hat … Continue reading
It’s long, but I thought you might be interested in what 8th District Democrat is asking be included in next year’s congressional budget. I have included the whole district so that you can get an idea of how McHenry County … Continue reading
The following press release was received from Kelli’s Cuckoo’s Nest in Cary: Meat Raffle to Benefit Turning Point Kelli’s Cuckoo’s Nest in Cary will host a Meat Raffle to benefit Turning Point on Saturday, March 28th, from 2-5 PM. They … Continue reading
A story I planned to write fell through the Rod Blagojevich arrest day crack. Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point wrote a letter which I’d like to share with you. It follows: Congratulations on the recent conviction regarding the … Continue reading
A story I planned to write fell through the Rod Blagojevich arrest day crack. Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point wrote a letter which I’d like to share with you. It follows: Congratulations on the recent conviction regarding the … Continue reading
The following press release was received from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: PEOPLE v. JOHNCOURS Louis Bianchi, the State’s Attorney of McHenry County, announces today Defendant Edward Johncours, Sr. pleaded guilty to the Class X felony offense of Attempted … Continue reading
The following press release was received from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: PEOPLE v. JOHNCOURS Louis Bianchi, the State’s Attorney of McHenry County, announces today Defendant Edward Johncours, Sr. pleaded guilty to the Class X felony offense of Attempted … Continue reading
When I was writing the story about Turning Point’s fund raiser at Sam’s Club on Sunday, one bit of information that I wanted to include was the total amount raised. I heard on STAR 105 that a couple would match … Continue reading
When I was writing the story about Turning Point’s fund raiser at Sam’s Club on Sunday, one bit of information that I wanted to include was the total amount raised. I heard on STAR 105 that a couple would match … Continue reading
My son was at a friend’s, so I finally got a chance to spend time at Sam’s Club’s photo machines. I would not call it quality time, but the employees are quite pleasant and accommodating. I’ve found it takes me … Continue reading
My son was at a friend’s, so I finally got a chance to spend time at Sam’s Club’s photo machines. I would not call it quality time, but the employees are quite pleasant and accommodating. I’ve found it takes me … Continue reading