Current Headlines
Mercy ready to begin renovation
Mercy Harvard Hospital is set to begin renovations on its inpatient care unit. The existing inpatient rooms, each currently sharing a bathroom with another room, will be made private.
Day cares could struggle with CCAP changes
Given the financial condition of the state of Illinois, it is not surprising Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has proposed large budget cuts.
Community
Top of the state, top of the dial
WMCW 1600 AM radio station in Harvard, was the first commercial radio station in McHenry County and the first in Illinois owned and operated by a woman.
Dual language gets artistic
Harvard School District 50 dual language teachers are now combining hands-on art projects with the sciences to bring dual language learning to life.
Mother's Day Out gives parents a break
Every parent can testify to the fact that taking care of children is quite hectic and often very stressful, and some days they could use a day off.
Hot off the presses
Sports News
Keep running - HHS graduate follows her passion
When it comes to running, there are many casual runners, but there are few who have the motivation to train for a marathon, and even fewer who would run multiple marathons.
Peterson wins IESA title
Harvard School District 50 has always been known for their incredible wrestling program that has produced some of the best in the state from Dan Haeflinger to
Up to the challenge
Harvard High School senior Sam Bittner doesn’t believe there is anything she can’t handle. Bittner, who is President of the National Honor Society, a member of Link Crew and co-captain of


