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An Algonquin man and a Cary man were charged with conspiring to illegally conduct a multi-million dollar sports gambling business in the Chicago area, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Todd Blanken, of Cary, assisted in the collection and paying out money in cash to gamblers recruited by Justin Hines, of Algonquin, and others.

One of these men was Casey Urlacher, brother of former Bears football linebacker Brian Urlacher.

An Algonquin man and a Cary man were charged with conspiring to illegally conduct a multi-million dollar sports gambling business in the Chicago area, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Todd Blanken, of Cary, assisted in the collection and paying out money in cash to gamblers recruited by Justin Hines, of Algonquin, and others.

One of these men was Casey Urlacher, brother of former Bears football linebacker Brian Urlacher.

The Crystal Lake Strikers' newest drumline, The Kingpins, received the Illinois Park and Recreation Association's Outstanding Program or Special Event Award at its annual meeting on Friday, Jan.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, who serves the 6th Congressional District, discussed on Thursday afternoon his accomplishments and goals before the end of his term with the Northwest Herald.

Using his tech expertise as former CEO of Turbosteam Corp. and Recycled Energy Development, using energy recycling technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emission and converting energy facilities to cleaner, more economic uses.

When Ron Krupp of Lisle went into cardiac arrest Dec.

KNOCK ON WOOD CLARINET CHOIR

WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 22

WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake

COST & INFO: Composed of more than 20 McHenry County musicians who play a range of instruments from the E-flat soprano to the B-flat contrabass clarinet, the Knock on Wood Clarinet Choir will perform a free concert. Information: mhillstrom@mchenry.edu or 815-479-7841.

An Algonquin man and a Cary man were charged with conspiring to illegally conduct a multi-million dollar sports gambling business in the Chicago area, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Todd Blanken, of Cary, assisted in the collection and paying out money in cash to gamblers recruited by Justin Hines, of Algonquin, and others. Blanken, 43, and Hines, 40, were also charged with participating in the gambling conspiracy.

Cary Mayor Mark Kownick highlighted some improvements the village wants to make to its downtown district at the annual Cary Business Roundtable on Thursday.

The village will be working on “really showcasing” its downtown district in the not-too-distant future Kownick said at the event, which is hosted by the Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce.

This includes street improvements, as well as adding catenary intersection lighting,park benches and other enhancements to the area, Kownick said, such as bumping down the sidewalk

Wrestlers compete in the 1A and 2A quarterfinals bracket for a chance at advancing to the semifinals bracket during the IHSA individual state wrestling tournament at the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois Champaign on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 in Champaign. IHSA class 3A quarterfinals will pick up at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning with semifinals beginning 7 p.m. Friday.

SPRINGFIELD – Republicans on Thursday called it “shameful” that Gov. JB Pritzker is floating a budget plan that ties more than 40% of promised education funding to voter approval of his coveted tax-structure overhaul.

Educators agreed planning for the coming school year would be difficult under the Democratic governor’s proposal. It promises the expected minimum $350 million boost to schools, but there’s a catch.