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Kristin Ballard of Rockford stands in support of police officers and firefighters while attending a procession for fallen McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner as his body arrives at the Winnebago County Coroner's Office in Rockford, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

‘Somebody lost their father, their husband. Somebody lost a son’: Hundreds turn out to honor slain McHenry County deputy

May 23, 2019 at 1:51 a.m.

Dozens of American flags waved in the chilly air Tuesday afternoon as hundreds of mourners visited a Huntley funeral home to pay their respects to McHenry County sheriff’s Deputy Jacob...

‘Munch Madness’ will see Elgin restaurants compete in bracket-style tournament where diners choose victor

May 10, 2019 at 6:47 a.m.

The first round of the new “Elgin Munch Madness” tournament starts Wednesday, with diners choosing their favorite meals from 16 locations — eight downtown restaurants and eight in other parts...

As McHenry County mourns Deputy Jacob Keltner, colleagues remember slain fugitive hunter as a dedicated cop and father

March 11, 2019 at 9:31 p.m.

The body of sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner was returned to McHenry County with honors Friday as colleagues remembered the fallen officer as a skilled and dedicated law enforcement officer. “He...

Spring Grove woman gets probation for stealing $28,000 from boss who she claimed was making unwanted advances

May 23, 2019 at 1:46 a.m.

A Spring Grove woman who claimed her boss was paying unwanted attention to her was sentenced Friday to two years of probation for stealing nearly $28,000 from him. Darcie Wagner,...

Season ticket sales underway for Elgin symphony’s 2019-20 season

May 10, 2019 at 6:46 a.m.

In spite of ongoing money concerns, the show is going for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, which has announced its schedule for the 2019-20 concert season. The shows planned for September...

Algonquin man gets 18 years for sex assault of girl decades ago, faces trial on similar charges against 2nd girl

February 8, 2019 at 7:46 p.m.

A 58-year-old Algonquin man was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl decades ago. Robert Libricz was found guilty in November after a bench...

Hundreds of diners expected Saturday at free Have A Heart cook-off lunch, organizers say

May 10, 2019 at 6:45 a.m.

One hundred pounds of pasta, 200 pounds of pulled chicken, 2,000 meatballs and about a dozen secret “gravy” recipes await the hundreds of Elgin diners expected Saturday at the annual...

Before they put a ring on it, engaged couples can do a ‘Ring Around Elgin’ to explore their wedding site options

May 10, 2019 at 6:45 a.m.

More than 100 soon-to-be brides and grooms are signed up for Ring Around Elgin, a daylong event that will allow them to explore wedding venues, services and options in and...

McHenry man sentenced to 4 years in heroin death of man found on floor of gas station bathroom

February 6, 2019 at 9:45 a.m.

A man from the city of McHenry was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday for delivering heroin that killed an Elkhorn, Wis., man in 2017. Glen Miculinic, 67, who...

Elgin man starting ‘Men’s Shed’ to create community — and help benefit the community

May 10, 2019 at 6:45 a.m.

Gary Smith retired four years ago and has been looking to fill up his time, make new friends, give back to the community and learn some new hobbies. His solution:...

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