Algonquin
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Former Algonquin school worker pleads guilty to possession of images of child sex abuseJun 08, 2025 2:53 pm - A former employee of Algonquin-based Community Unit School District 300 was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to an amended charge of possessing images of child sex abuse.
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Durbin helps mark latest addition to wildlife refuge in McHenry CountyJun 08, 2025 2:40 pm - Creating the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, an 11,200-acre sanctuary spanning from northern Illinois to southern Wisconsin, took a modest financial investment for future generations, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said as he stood on the refuge’s latest acquisition last week.
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Softball: Taraschewsky’s gem lifts Barrington in latest postseason showdown with HuntleyJun 06, 2025 9:12 pm - The stars were aligned for Barrington's state-ranked softball team on Friday at the Fields of Dream where it was hosting the Class 4A sectional championship. In the Sweet...
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Weather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry growersJun 05, 2025 12:07 pm - Weather conditions and disease have created challenges for Illinois strawberry producers, with one grower losing most of their early crop to a greenhouse disease and frequent rains impacting yields.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Baseball: McHenry knocks out Huntley, faces Barrington for sectional championshipJun 04, 2025 10:15 pm - As Kaden Wasniewski gets closer to a potential return to the mound for McHenry, the Warriors at least got their sophomore baseball star back on the infield Wednesday. And...
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Softball: McFadden’s homer, 3 hits lead Huntley past DeKalb, into sectional finalJun 04, 2025 8:16 pm - There’s a big difference between a three-run lead and a six-run lead. Ava McFadden provided Huntley starter Gretchen Huber with that cushion with one swing of the bat. Th...
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West Nile virus found in McHenry County mosquitoJun 04, 2025 7:56 pm - West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in McHenry County, according to health officials.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Kane County offers help with rent, utilitiesJun 03, 2025 10:48 am - Kane County is offering financial help to renters who are behind on payments and at risk of eviction, through the Kane County Homeless Prevention Program