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A McHenry Township Fire Protection District rescue boat patrols the scene of a fatal crash July 25 on the Fox River, south of the McHenry Dam. (McHenry Township Fire Protection District)

McHenry sheriff responds to criticism over river patrols on day of fatal crash

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back on a TV news report last week that tied its marine unit’s scheduling to a deadly July 25 crash on the Fox River.

Diners can enjoy a Calabrian chili-spiced gnocchi with Italian sausage from Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook following a gnocchi-making class. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook brings the kitchen to your table with gnocchi-making classes

Diners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, or at least a little sticky, can learn the art of making gnocchi and then enjoy a four-course meal afterward on Sept. 30 and Oct. 20 and 21 at Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook. “People always leave saying what a great time they had,” said Chris Favero, who frequently leads the classes.

Man found guilty of murder in Naperville gun sale gone bad

A man has been found guilty of killing another man during a dispute over a gun sale in Naperville.

Geneva man pleads guilty to poisoning neighbor’s dog

A Geneva man accused of poisoning a neighbor’s dog pleaded guilty Friday to felony aggravated cruelty to animals.

Elgin Community College President Peggy Heinrich speaks during a grand opening celebration for ECC’s new 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center on Thursday. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

‘Designed for the future’: Elgin Community College celebrates opening of new Manufacturing and Technology Center

Elgin Community College celebrated the opening of its new $88 million, 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center Thursday.

The Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park has been sold to a joint venture between a Connecticut-based developer and Boston-based real estate investment manager, the firms announced Thursday. (Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Deer Park Town Center sold in reported $125 million deal

For the second time in as many days, a major northwest suburban shopping center has been sold, this time for a reported $125 million price that would make it the largest Chicago-area retail deal in a decade.

Bill Apostol has owned Around the Corner Candy in West Dundee for four-and-a-half years. Having no luck using a real estate broker for a year, he's now using Facebook to try to find a buyer for the business. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

West Dundee candy shop owner hoping Facebook can help him sell business

After having his business listed with a real estate broker for a year and not finding a buyer, Around the Corner Candy owner Bill Apostol has turned to Facebook as a way to sell his West Dundee business.

The Long Grove Apple Fest runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Things to do Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Apple Fest, Cary Main Street Fest, Huntley Fall Fest, Meadows Fest in Rolling Meadows, Cantigny Fall Fest and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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