McHenry County
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Suburban schools make U.S. News’ ‘Best High Schools’ listAug 18, 2026 6:28 am - Several suburban high schools topped U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools state rankings list, according to data released Tuesday.
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Road closed due to fatal crash near Sugar GroveAug 17, 2026 4:33 pm - The intersection of Scott and Dauberman roads west of Sugar Grove was closed Monday due to a fatal crash, officials said.
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Woman drowns rescuing son in Des Plaines River near LibertyvilleAug 17, 2026 3:45 pm - A 31-year-old Hinsdale woman is believed to have drowned after entering the Des Plaines River to help her son Sunday evening, the Lake County Coroner’s office confirmed.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 17-29Aug 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like bringing plants indoors, green initiatives, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sales, and workshops.
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Cook County forest preserves will remain open as Teamsters launch strike, officials sayAug 17, 2026 10:55 am - Cook County forest preserve officials said Monday that its properties and facilities will remain open in the event of a threatened strike by about 200 workers who maintain its sites and equipment.
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Lake County sheriff’s dog removed from partner after being left unattended in fieldAug 16, 2026 1:51 pm - A Lake County police dog has been removed from his handler after he was left unattended for more than 20 minutes by the deputy this spring, a sheriff’s official confirmed Sunday.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: What’s the latest news in area football recruiting?Aug 16, 2026 12:53 pm - Rivals football recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran has updates on Willowbrook’s Liam Pagan, St. Charles East’s Liam Barrett and Barrington’s Lamar Osterhues.
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Elm tree meant for America’s 250th celebration could find new home outside Kane courthouseAug 16, 2026 11:25 am - America’s 250th anniversary festivities have come and gone, but Kane County is still mulling over what it will do with an elm tree and plaque from the local Daughters of the American Revolution that had initially been central to the county’s plans for celebrating the country’s semiquincentennial.
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‘Nurtured by Nature’ outdoor wellness sessions offered in Kane CountyAug 15, 2026 11:11 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers “Nurtured by Nature,” a free monthly wellness program combining gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and mindful hiking through local forest preserves.
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Explore the Extension Idea Garden at free community event Aug. 30Aug 15, 2026 10:45 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host a free Extension Connection Community Day on Aug. 30 at Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles, featuring activities for all ages focused on environment, gardening, food, and wellness.
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