Fox River Grove News

A 41-year-old Fox River Grove woman arrested at a local motel last year on cocaine and prostitution charges was given a second chance Tuesday, and a stern warning not to abuse it.

CARY – The District 26 school board could make two major decisions this month after receiving input from a key committee this week.

Tricia Kennedy sat quietly in a chair at the Salvation Army in Crystal Lake Friday while a nurse gave the four-year-old from Fox River Grove the H1N1 flu vaccination - up her nose.

Cary-Grove High School teacher Layne Holter talks with his current issues class Thursday during a lesson about prisons.

CARY – District 26 officials will discuss on Monday asking taxpayers for a referendum to alleviate millions of dollars of anticipated debt.

LAKE BARRINGTON – Route 14 was closed in both directions southeast of Fox River Grove after a multiple vehicle crash near the intersection of Route 14 and Pepper Road.

Five people were injured in an auto accident on Route 14 in Fox River Grove Tuesday night, Lake County Sheriff officials said.

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board Liquor and License Committee placed bets on both of its proposals regarding video gambling.

Following is a list of recommended trick or treat times on Halloween day. Algonquin – 3 to 7 p.m. Carpentersville – 3 to 7 p.m. Cary – 4 p.m. to dusk Crystal Lake – 3 to 7 p.m. Fox River Grove – noon to dusk Hampshire – 3 to 8 p.m. Harvard – 5 to 8 p.m. Hebron – 1 to 6 p.m. Holiday Hills ...

HEBRON – When John Nixon moved to Hebron two years ago, he thought that he had done his homework.

Circuit Judge Diane Winter has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for circuit judge in the 5th Lake County subcircuit.

Lauren M. Anderson – landerson@nwherald.com Chris Bremner of Fox River Grove and Danielle Degroot of Palatine search for their Halloween costumes at Fantasy Festival in Algonquin.

The recession has forced many suburban school officials to make cuts or gird themselves for two years of austerity.

FOX RIVER GROVE – The District 3 school board selected a new member Monday night to fill a vacant seat.

Fox River Grove had its second Sky Party on Sept. 18. Peter Nutini and Peter Birren set up their high-powered telescopes for the 18 adults and 11 children that assembled in Picnic Grove Park on this particular Friday night.

Before becoming Fox River Grove's mayor in April, Bob Nunamaker served as vice president of the District 3 school board alongside local business owner Steve Knar.

Johnny O'Shea has been named the new Platteville postmaster. O'Shea has been with the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years.

A former Cary firefighter suspended from the job three years ago after he was charged with home repair fraud filed a $1 million lawsuit Wednesday against his accusers, claiming they damaged his reputation and career prospects.

WHAT: HERITAGE FEST WHEN: Friday through Sunday WHERE: around West Dundee ABOUT: Parade, car show, live music, chili cookoff, Baggo tournament, fireworks and free eye screenings.

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board allocated the last of its federal economic stimulus bonds reserved for governments to jump-start shovel-ready projects.