Nate Linhart, Northwest Herald

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Past articles by Nate:

3rd annual Heroes Like Haley 5K to benefit children with cancer

CARY – The third annual Heroes Like Haley 5K to raise money and awareness for children battling pediatric cancer will be Sunday. → Read More

Police seize 49 marijuana plants, 6 pounds of pot from Huntley home

HUNTLEY – A man was arrested Friday morning after officers seized 49 marijuana plants from his Huntley home. → Read More

2 children injured in crash near Lakeside Festival

LAKEWOOD – Two children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition after getting hit on their bicycles Friday just outside of Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake. → Read More

Former longtime McHenry mayor named 2017 Fiesta Days parade marshal

McHENRY – Former McHenry Mayor Sue Meyer was selected to be the Fiesta Days 2017 parade marshal. → Read More

McHenry indoor theater ‘on track’ for October opening

McHENRY – The McHenry Downtown Indoor Theater will have a brand-new look when it opens this fall. Don Tonyan, a member of Boone Creek Crossing LLC, which owns the building, said the construction phase of the theater is moving in the right direction, and currently the theater is on track to open in October with new screens, projectors and high-end seating. “We’re just about done with demolition,… → Read More

McHenry fundraiser to benefit local man battling cancer

Turn Out for Tim will be held at The Church of Holy Apostles in McHenry → Read More

McHenry man who died in plane crash remembered for his love of flying

McHENRY – Retired military officer Denny Hall, who died in late May after his plane crashed, is remembered by friends and family for his passion for flying and high spirits. → Read More

Community welcomes injured Army specialist to new Spring Grove home

SPRING GROVE – Army Spc. Anthony “Tony” Chobanov said he was “speechless” walking up to his new, mortgage-free home in Spring Grove on Saturday. → Read More

Crystal Lake doctor reflects on serving 32 years on the District 155 board

Gary Oberg has seen more than 36,000 students graduate across the district → Read More

Volunteers build Safety Town in McHenry

McHENRY – Rain didn’t deter volunteers determined to build a miniature town in McHenry that teaches safety practices to children. Construction for a new Safety Town started outside Friday morning but was moved into the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department maintenance facility to avoid the wet weather. “It’s very generous of the volunteers to take the time to come out here and help us,”… → Read More

Crystal Lake mom marks second Mother's Day after losing son to CHIME syndrome

CRYSTAL LAKE – Although Denise Meschewski’s first child, Sarah, was born healthy, her two sons, Jacob and Marc, were born with CHIME syndrome – a rare recessive disorder that causes heart defects, seizures and intellectual disabilities, among other side effects. The disorder is so rare that the Meschewski family said that Jacob was the only case of it the doctors said they had seen at the time.… → Read More

McHenry considering medical marijuana dispensary on Route 31

McHENRY – The city of McHenry is giving the public a chance to weigh in on a proposed medical marijuana dispensary that’s seeking permission to open across from the hospital. The McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission is planning to hold a public hearing May 17 to consider allowing the construction of a medical marijuana dispensary on Route 31. The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the… → Read More

Crystal Lake restaurant to fuse French and Mexican cuisine for Cinco de Mayo

CRYSTAL LAKE – Retro Bistro in Crystal Lake is paying tribute to Cinco de Mayo by offering its traditional French dishes with a Mexican twist for a limited time. → Read More

Huntley man, 84, faces aggravated DUI charge after fatal Sun City crash

HUNTLEY – An 84-year-old Huntley man who crashed into a Sun City home in February has been charged with aggravated drunken driving days after a woman in the home died. → Read More

Meat & Potato Eatery owners plan to open second venue in Carpentersville

CARPENTERSVILLE – Meat and potato lovers visiting Carpentersville likely will have a new restaurant to try this summer. → Read More

Wayne Jett soars to victory in McHenry mayoral race

McHENRY – Local businessman Wayne Jett will be the next mayor of McHenry, according to unofficial results Tuesday night. → Read More

City officials discuss potential downtown parking solutions amid concerns in McHenry

McHENRY – Kelly Liebmann frequently shops in downtown McHenry, but says it often is a struggle to find nearby parking. → Read More

McHenry Township candidates talk about taxes, township government

McHENRY – Three slates are vying for control of McHenry Township, including a Republican slate that includes a man who has long questioned the need for townships. → Read More

McHenry County fire departments seeing shortage of young recruits

SPRING GROVE – McHenry County fire officials – like their counterparts across the country – are having a difficult time finding young recruits to take the place of aging veterans. → Read More

McHenry County schools respond to lead water testing mandate

WOODSTOCK – WoodstockSchool District 200 tested its water sources in the fall to make sure there was no lead contamination. → Read More