Crystal Lake
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Despite laws, illegal fireworks easily bring dangerJul 05, 2012 10:00 am - Besides noticing the usual vigilance for drunken driving and seat belt-wearing that Illinois State Police troopers employ this time of year, drivers pulled over near the...
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Three possible heat deaths reported in areaJul 05, 2012 9:15 am - Medical officials are warning people to take extra care to avoid the excessive heat after three potential heat-related deaths in Lake and Cook counties in the last three...
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Dawn Patrol: Kane County coroner dies; Long Grove wildfire; more hot tempsJul 05, 2012 5:00 am - Kane County coroner dies Kane County Coroner Chuck West died early Wednesday from complications from a liver transplant. He was 69. West was facing misconduct charg...
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Temperature ties O'Hare's record high at 102Jul 04, 2012 7:00 pm - Wednesday's scorching heat was a test of endurance for festgoers and parade watchers — and those who've been without power for days after Sunday's storms. It's even prom...
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Bianchi conspiracy suit ruling expected in AugustJul 04, 2012 10:00 am - A federal judge could rule in August on a motion to dismiss a conspiracy and malicious prosecution lawsuit filed by McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi against...
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Dawn Patrol: Hot 100 today; fireworks cancellationsJul 04, 2012 5:00 am - 100 degrees a possibility today Temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees today and could threaten the all-time high for the recorded history of Independenc...
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The hottest July 4 on record? 100 in forecast, worse ThursdayJul 04, 2012 12:00 am - Temperatures are expected to climb to 100 degrees today and could threaten the all-time high for the recorded history of Independence Day, which was 102 set back in 1919...
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Vacationers hit the road without a hit to the walletJul 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Wanderlust is back again, thanks to some relief at the pump. Travel is spiking this July 4th with 42.3 million people taking a trip 50 miles or more from home during the...
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Fox River Grove fireworks show bites the dustJul 03, 2012 4:17 pm - Crispy drought conditions have prompted Fox River Grove officials to postpone Saturday night’s fireworks show — until Sept. 8. But the fireworks show scheduled for Wedn...
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McHenry County sets nonunion raisesJul 03, 2012 4:14 pm - The McHenry County Board voted to grant a 2.5-percent merit-based raise to nonunion workers with the assurance that the county could afford that without raising the prop...