The Sunday Cartoon

A NATO Worth Fighting For

Not interested in NATO protesters? There's another fight taking place this weekend.

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The Sunday Cartoon

Obama Has His Say on Gay Marriage

Obama makes a statement in support of gay marriage.

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Charley Krebs

11:18 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Thanks for commenting everyone... and please continue the conversation. To quote another cartoon's theme song [The Flintstones]: "...we'll have a gay old time!"   more ›

GALLERY: Rowing Championships

Crystal Lake Rowing Club hosted the Greater Chicago Junior Rowing Championships.

The Crystal Lake Rowing Club hosted the Greater Chicago Junior Rowing Championships Saturday. The regatta's purpose is to hold a Chicagoland championship that leads up to the Midwest Junior Rowing Championships and Midwest Scholastic Championships, however out of state programs are welcome as well.

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Video: Another Look at 'Homeless in Crystal Lake'

Saturday's SleepOut event will raise funds, awareness for the homeless.

With the McHenry County PADS bringing the third annual SleepOut for Shelter to Crystal Lake this Saturday, we felt that another look at the video of a local homeless man, Steve, was warranted. The video, captured by Robin Pendergrast, shows a brief but strong look at decisions the homeless have to make every day. SleepOut for Shelter will take place this Saturday, May 12, at Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake. Event participants will spend the night outside in tents, boxes or cars to raise awareness and money. Through the collection of pledges for spending one night outside the comfort of their home, participants will help homeless individuals in their search for shelter and a new beginning. Participants can either sleep out at the …

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GALLERY: Blazier Run Brings Crowd for the Arts

The Bob Blazier 5K helped raise funds for the Raue.

Hundreds of runners and walkers filled downtown Sunday to participate in the 15th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts. The 5k event took place at Raue Center For The Arts.

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Bad Guy Quinn Following Other's Sins

Governor Quinn is taking the heat even after following two jailed governors.

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Charley Krebs

10:19 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Yes the cartoonist reads the comments and I appreciate all of yours. I cut Quinn some slack because for years he was a prominent advocate for consumes rights before finally scoring an elected position. As for the Blago hair, I took a bit of artistic license there keeping him in Elvis-Black. I also saw the news story about his brown-hair prison look. I depicted him in his most recognizable shade …   more ›

FCC Presents 5th Annual Handbell Concert

Sunday's concert will begin at 4 p.m. at FCC.

The ringing of bells will form into music as Jubilate, the adult handbell choir at First Congregational Church, takes the stage Sunday at their 5th Annual Handbell Concert. Under the direction of FCC Bellmaster Toni Gambini, the choir's performance includes "Jubilation Fanfare" composed by Sandra Eithun; "Compassion" by Jason Krug; and "Velocity" composed by H. Dean Wagner. "Allegro" as well as "Largo" from Concerto in D Minor by Bach features performances by violinists Sara Prather and Robin Restrepo. Ringers David Brachmann, Mike Chakoian, Kristina Hanson, Amy Zakoian, as well as Robin and Sara, are featured in a chime ensemble, performing "Little Fugue." The concert starts at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St. in…

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Run for the Arts This Weekend

The 15th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts takes place Sunday morning.

Put your running shoes on and get out to downtown Crystal Lake to support the arts. Sunday morning hundreds of runners and walkers will fill downtown to participate in the 15th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts. The 5k event will take place Sunday, May 6, at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams Street. Runners rate is $35 and registration for walkers is $20. Register by clicking here or call the box office at (815) 356-9212 for more information. Registration and packet pickups will take place from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Race and walkers will take off at 8 a.m. If you're not in the mood, or shape, to run or walk, there will be still be a lot to enjoy, including face painters, balloon artists, music and puppeteers. And parents can have their …

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LITH Woman's Scripts Showcased at MCC Performance

"Acting Up: A Performance Jam" will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 3 and May 4.

The original scripts of Lake in the Hills resident Lauryn Lugo will be showcased during "Acting Up: A Performance Jam" this Thursday and Friday.  The McHenry County College Speech Department will host the performance, which will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 at the McHenry County College's Black Box Theatre in Room D167, according to a MCC press release. Admission is $5 per person.  Follow Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch on Facebook Lugo's scripts include a mixture of acting and interpretation of all genres — drama, stories and poetry — by solo and duo performers, according to the news release.  Highlights will include Lugo’s solo performance “No Laughing Matter.” This national award-winning story is about a female…

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Run to the Raue Center for Raise Up The Montagues

The WSREP opens their latest production this weekend.

After smashing through the door with Rocky Horror, the Raue Center's William Street REP crew is continuing its command on first-rate local theater with Run to the Capulets, Raise Up The Montagues. The Raue describes the production as Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet remixed. "This unique interactive theatre production revolves around the untimely deaths of star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet and the investigation that follows," the Raue Web site explains. Videos were submitted from the public to add to parts of the production. This performance promises to be unique and enjoyable. For tickets and more information, click here.

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