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Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risksMay 06, 2026 9:36 am - A 320-page lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and many other states, claiming they have not told customers the possible mental health implications of cannabis use while claiming it has curative effects for other ailments.
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Girls soccer: Kurth, Frangiamore, Puhar score twice as Cary-Grove cruises over Crystal Lake SouthMay 05, 2026 8:37 pm - Julia Valaitis ripped a shot off the crossbar. Malaina Kurth followed her shot and finished the play. With Cary-Grove already ahead in Tuesday’s Fox Valley Conference gir...
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Chain O’ Lakes reopens for boating; lower Fox River remains closedMay 05, 2026 5:00 pm - The Chain O’ Lakes and part of the Fox River have reopened for boating, the Fox Waterway Agency announced Tuesday.
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Algonquin spa mourns employee authorities say died by strangulation in SchaumburgMay 05, 2026 3:40 pm - Fox River MedSpa in Algonquin is mourning the death of one of its employees, who officials say died from strangulation.
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Best Bets: The Oh Yeahs at Studio5, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy honor motherhoodMay 05, 2026 1:21 pm - Evanston’s Studio5 welcomes acoustic trio The Oh Yeahs, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy celebrate motherhood through comedy this weekend.
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Dining out: New limited-time offerings at Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’sMay 05, 2026 10:51 am - Portillo’s is now serving the new Hot and Saucy Italian beef sandwich while Lou Malnati’s is debuting the Italian Combo Beef-Za, both for a limited time. Plus, Geneva Wine Cellar and Tasting Room is reopening under new ownership.
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Lake in the Hills Costco cleared to reopen after bomb threatMay 04, 2026 5:48 pm - Following a thorough search of the business, Lake in the Hills police have cleared the Costco Wholesale at 250 N. Randall Road to reopen.
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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber announces new executive directorMay 04, 2026 1:09 pm - The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new executive director to replace the current director who is moving out of state.
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Community pulls together for Cary Barbershop owner as she recovers from hospital stayMay 04, 2026 1:09 pm - Hannah Haldeman, the owner of Cary Barbershop, is recovering from necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and aggressive bacterial infection that can be fatal.
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McHenry County Conservation District honors four leaders with 2026 Legacy and Champion AwardsMay 04, 2026 11:37 am - McHenry County Conservation District recently honored four individuals for their exceptional contributions to local conservation efforts: Wayne Schennum and Steve Weller with the Conservation Legacy Award, and Ders Anderson and Nancy Williamson with the Conservation Champion Award.