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Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone

By Janelle Walker
May 17, 2026 8:45 pm - Bradford pear trees put on a beautiful show in the spring. But Illinois is soon banning their sale.
Photo Gallery: Hoffman Estates, York, Lake Zurich and Palatine graduation ceremonies

By Paul Valade
May 17, 2026 7:19 pm -
Trump supporters gather for ‘silent majority’ rally in McHenry County

By Michelle Meyer
May 17, 2026 7:10 pm - About 150 people gathered Sunday in McHenry, holding American flags, banners featuring President Donald Trump and signs promoting Christianity and supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Slow going, but great views, at Des Plaines River marathon

By Steve Zalusky
May 17, 2026 5:26 pm - It was down a lazy river Sunday for the roughly 600 paddlers taking part in the 69th running of the Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon.
A sweet day for Long Grove Chocolate Fest

May 16, 2026 4:56 pm - Long Grove Chocolate Fest opened Friday and continues through Sunday. Highlights include chocolate vendors, live music, carnival rides and games.
Cary School District 26, teachers union reach 4-year contract deal with inflation-tied raises in last year

By Michelle Meyer
May 16, 2026 2:57 pm - Cary School District 26 and its teachers, represented by the Cary Education Association, have reached an agreement on a new labor contract with annual pay increases.
Rookie suburban mayors navigate growth, conflict and change during first year

By Steve Zalusky
May 16, 2026 2:20 pm - First-term mayors and village presidents are celebrating anniversaries this month, looking back on a year faced with challenges as diverse as the communities they serve.
The Biz Week That Was: United flight attendants get contract, neighbors win fight against smelly factory, and gas prices fuel inflation

Daily Herald report
May 16, 2026 1:28 pm - United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay hike and boarding pay United Airlines flight attendants have approved a new labor contract that will bri...
New Trump store celebrates grand opening in Crystal Lake

By Dave Oberhelman
May 16, 2026 12:14 pm - Owner Lisa Fleischmann cut the ribbon during a grand opening of the new Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake.
McHenry man charged after unprovoked knife attack at hotel

By Dave Oberhelman
May 16, 2026 10:18 am - An unprovoked knife attack at a McHenry hotel caused serious injuries and landed a man in jail early Saturday morning, McHenry police said.

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