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What Passes for 'Journalism,' Giving Obama a Free Pass - June 20, 2008

Recently the Rockford Register Star subjected its readers to another fine example of sloppy journalism aimed at exalting the Obama candidacy .
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Can somebody turn off the waterworks - June 13, 2008

Anyone living near our lovely, but overflowing, waterways has likely been keeping a wary eye on the water levels in recent days.
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Free shredding event set - June 11, 2008

GENEVA KCT Credit Union will host a free document shredding event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 in the parking lot of the Geneva branch, 28 N. Fifth St.
http://www.topix.net/city/union-il/2008/06/free-shredding-event-set?fromrss=1

Fitness tests a good idea - June 9, 2008

It was somewhat surprising to learn last week that the Lake in the Hills Police Department is the only department in McHenry County that requires its officers to take and pass annual physical fitness tests.
http://www.topix.net/city/union-il/2008/06/fitness-tests-a-good-idea?fromrss=1

Historical society seeks antiques, collectibles - June 7, 2008

UNION The McHenry County Historical Society is seeking antiques and vintage items to use for display or auction at a July fundraiser.
http://www.topix.net/city/union-il/2008/06/historical-society-seeks-antiques-collectibles?...

No more benefit to leaving early - June 5, 2008

When union workers at Hamilton Sundstrand agreed to a major concession in their 2003 contract, Terry Skogsberg made some major changes in her life.
http://www.topix.net/city/union-il/2008/06/no-more-benefit-to-leaving-early?fromrss=1

Festivals galore! Summer fun heats up - June 3, 2008

Monday's RibFest in Elgin helped kick off Fox Valley's festival season, heralding a summer that will be filled with music, food, carnival rides and beer tents -- everything that makes life fabulous.
http://www.topix.net/city/union-il/2008/06/festivals-galore-summer-fun-heats-up?fromrss=1

County battles high winds - June 1, 2008

Comments Driving home from a doctor's appointment in Rockford, Charles and Jo Ann Dollman avoided downed trees and power lines from Friday's storms to find their 60-foot windmill smashed across their driveway.
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