Cassie Buchman
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Illinois, United States
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National supply chain issues affecting McHenry County businesses: ‘The trickle down is definitely affecting us’
Flower stores, car repair shops and bakeries, a lot of places are feeling the pinch of supply shortages → Read More
Marian Central business club uses proceeds from keychain sales to donate chargers to McHenry PADS
Marian Central business club sold over 200 keychains, using the profits to purchase chargers and other technology for the McHenry PADS shelter. → Read More
Algonquin Chick-fil-A to open Thursday
Chick-fil-A is headed to Algonquin, officially opening on Randall Road this Thursday. → Read More
McHenry County reports 335 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
State now reporting more than 2 million COVID-19 cases, Illinois Department of Public Health says → Read More
McHenry American Legion taking donated items to those affected by tornadoes in Kentucky
“Some people bring one bag. Some people bring 20 bags. It all helps.” → Read More
Developers looking to put assisted living facility in Algonquin
To help rectify feelings of isolation that seniors may have had during the COVID-19 pandemic, developers are looking to open an assisted living facility in Algonquin that has a residential feel and a visiting room made specifically to account for COVID-19 concerns. Called Pathways Homes Senior Living, the proposed development, consisting of three senior living facilities, would be at the… → Read More
Crystal Lake District 47 asks for more in property taxes
Levy helps with capital projects, including improvements to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems → Read More
Here’s how furniture shortages, delays are affecting McHenry County stores
“It is incredibly challenging to say the least,” one store owner says → Read More
Stricter massage business regulations approved by Cary Village Board
Massage businesses in Cary now will need to be licensed and will be subject to other regulations, the Cary Village Board decided this week. The changes, passed unanimously by board members, come as Cary has seen an increase in the number of massage service businesses in the community, officials said. In certain circumstances, according to village documents, businesses or individuals in the… → Read More
Three additional COVID-19 outbreaks at McHenry County schools identified
More than 60% of McHenry County residents now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, IDPH reports → Read More
McHenry County reports 302 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Just 2% of hospital beds remain available on average, the McHenry County Department of Health reported Wednesday. → Read More
Woodstock High School, Creekside Middle School report threats
Woodstock Police Department says they are investigating and steps have been taken to ensure student, staff safety → Read More
Amazon delivery station being planned for Crystal Lake
An estimated 500 jobs would be created, according to city staff → Read More
McHenry County Conservation District captures rare photos of otters on Nippersink Creek
Although many otters live in the area, the nocturnal animals can be tricky for people to spot → Read More
Crystal Lake’s Blue Star Banner program honors active duty military members
A presentation ceremony, where the banners are given to the military members’ family, is set for 7 p.m. today → Read More
Single-vehicle crash on I-90 in Huntley sends driver to hospital
Person was flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville → Read More
McHenry County reports 202 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
After more than two months of a low positivity rate, McHenry County’s positivity rate has crossed out of the “moderate” range into what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider a “substantial” level. McHenry County’s positivity rate was 8.9% as of Saturday, the last date the health department has data for. The threshold at which the Centers for Disease Control classifies… → Read More
Crystal Lake raising tax levy because of increased police, fire pension contributions
Amount city is asking for from taxpayers is increasing by a little less than 5% → Read More
Fire breaks out in Huntley apartment building
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a Huntley apartment building early Saturday morning. Fire personnel were dispatched at 3:56 a.m. to 11716 Woodcreek Dr. When crews arrived, there were some flames on the third and second floor balconies, but no flames extended into the building, Battalion Chief Mike Pierce said. All residents evacuated the building by the time firefighting… → Read More
Former Hebron restaurant brings its Tex-Mex to Crystal Lake
Chingon Tex-Mex BBQ opened earlier this month on Terra Cotta Avenue → Read More