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Preserving memories: Johnsburg couple has national reach preserving flowers from weddings, funerals

Woodstock’s planned downtown hotel gets rebrand, extended timeline

McHenry buys Green Street Cafe, but restaurant will continue to operate, for now

Sleepy Hollow woman offers $30K reward for tip leading to conviction in daughter’s 2009 death

Chunk of ice from truck smashes through windshield of van near Marengo, injuring driver

Parade debuts at Very Merry Huntley Saturday – plus more holiday happenings this weekend

Local shops aim for Small Business Saturday redo after last week’s snow-out

Helping refugees after fall of Saigon led McHenry veteran to life of service

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

In 27 years at McHenry County commission, he’s helped veterans secure millions in health care, benefits

Canines 4 Christ ministry offers hope to veterans with help from man’s best friend

‘Functional art’: Trout Valley vet makes kitchen knives specially designed for people with disabilities

‘Gentle giant’: Phil Clark’s service – and the NFL – helped him find his voice

‘Lived history in color’: WWII hero, D-Day pilot from Fox River Grove, 105, inspires local vets to help

Legacy of World War I lingers in monuments across the area

Bravery of Civil War heroes from northern Illinois earned them highest military honor

Women’s roles in WWII: Over 13K from Illinois served

Dozens of local men died in Vietnam. Their sacrifices are still felt

Crystal Lake South boys basketball earns first FVC win: Friday’s Northwest Herald roundup

Photos: Burlington Central vs. McHenry FVC boys basketball

Friday Night Drive Power Rankings: Several top 10 teams fall

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 345: IHSA semifinal football review; Private school dominance again

What we learned in Week 13: Finals field full of familiar faces

Historic Highlights: Lombardi, Halas had unique relationship

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Daughter Verena writes about hosting Thanksgiving in their home

Yesteryear: Looking back at stories that captured headlines in the Record for December

Spirit Matters: Winter has an important role for our souls

Eye On Illinois: Federal grant money still coming to our leading universities

Paperwork: Warning: This headline is a trick to get you to read me

Elgin Symphony Orchestra returns to Raue Center for Holiday Spectacular

Holiday magic comes alive at The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva

Letter: What Christmas is really about

Snow-covered roads slow Sunday travel across northern Illinois; lake-effect snow to follow

Woodstock boys basketball improves to 5-0: Saturday’s Northwest Herald sports roundup

Crystal Lake South’s Nathan Randle leads McHenry County wrestlers at Rockford East Invitational