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Questions and Praise at Orchard Road Open House
With $9.3 million widening project under way, officials answer questions, give information.

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With $9.3 million widening project under way, officials answer questions, give information.

New Horizons Preschool kicks off its 16th year this fall.
The Wednesday fire caused about $25,000 in damage to a home on Batavia's west side.
A.J. Lubecker started doing stand-up comedy at the age of 15. Two years later he has performed in various places in the Chicago area.
The $9.3 million widening project is underway, and officials held an open house on Thursday to answer questions and give information.
Mark Drozek, a resident of McHenry, recently opened his latest restaurant in the former Generoso Pizza site in the Fountain Square Plaza.
Cheryl Stoner creates custom name plaques through her company, My Adornables.
Workshop set for Thursday to discuss options.
School board chooses not to renew contract of Doug Gallois.
Second annual event to be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The Conservation Foundation's new project - a coffee-table book guide to the Fox - details environmental efforts, and points out places to explore.
Despite winning village approval, the school site plan and annexation, board members say they'll look at other alternatives to resolve overcrowding.
Board to study using Murphy Junior High School, Old Traughber to ease overcrowding.
Annual festival will take place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 13-14 at Montgomery Park.
Last fall members established a fund for future building; group seeks to raise $50,000.
Looking for a cool treat to help you cool off this summer? Lemont Patch has some ‘sweet’ ideas.
Community members hope to place nesting boxes near the village's water basins to attract waterfowl.
Borders closing will leave retail vacancy in Algonquin Commons.
Unit achieves highest honor bestowed to VFW posts in U.S.
Chris Mohr of Yorkville and Michael Nelson of Plano are the owners of Yorkville-based Above and Beyond Media.