Crystal Lake
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Cary man charged in hit-and-run near BarringtonMar 17, 2026 11:47 am - A Cary man is charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian near Barrington Monday night.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry CountyMar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Crystal Lake downtown townhouses get nod, completing project on hold for 30-plus yearsMar 13, 2026 10:45 am - The Crystal Lake City Council has given the go-ahead to builders to finish a townhouse development in the downtown area that was put on hold for more than 30 years.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the HillsMar 10, 2026 12:31 pm - A home was damaged Monday afternoon during a brush fire in Lake in the Hills.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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Biss entered final weeks of 9th District race with the most campaign cashMar 10, 2026 11:28 am - Of the 14 Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss entered the final weeks of the race with the most campaign cash.
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GOP congressional candidates: End grace period for mailed ballotsMar 09, 2026 6:47 pm - Three of the GOP candidates for the 11th Congressional seat say mailed ballots shouldn’t be counted after Election Day.