Crystal Lake
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Girls basketball: Dzik shines, Crystal Lake South defense shuts down Cary-GroveDec 02, 2025 9:47 pm - Once Gaby Dzik finds her rhythm, opposing defenses are in trouble. The 6-foot Crystal Lake South sophomore showcased her offensive skills during Fox Valley Conference gir...
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Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellersDec 02, 2025 12:03 pm - Businesses that sell artificial Christmas trees say tariffs are having an impact on their costs this year. Conversely, farms that sell fresh trees and aren’t facing the same tariffs are reporting strong early sales.
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Long vacant, 113-year-old home in Algonquin gets new lifeDec 01, 2025 11:30 am - Matthew Mosur regularly drove by a vacant, 113-year-old Algonquin home that caught his eye. In June, he bought the house and took on the challenge of renovating it.
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McHenry County ends Lead Safe Home program for lack of participationNov 30, 2025 4:08 pm - McHenry County has ended its Lead Safe Home program, which aimed to help county residents rid their homes of lead paint.
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For decades, Cary neighbors quietly bought gifts for needy families. Now they’re ‘angel shoppers’Nov 28, 2025 11:15 am - It started with a cardboard panel covered in gift wrap and displayed outside a door in Cary. Today, The Giving Door Inc. is helping hundreds of children and families across McHenry County.
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Man facing child sex abuse charge in McHenry County arrested by ICE at Des Plaines casinoNov 27, 2025 4:37 pm - A man accused of child sex abuse set to appear in McHenry County court has been detained by immigration authorities, his attorney said.
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Boys basketball: Grayslake North finishes Hoops for Healing Classic on high noteNov 26, 2025 5:49 pm - Prairie Ridge boys basketball coach Brian Frericks had no one to high-five or hug after his team’s third loss in as many days in the Hoops for Healing Classic, and then s...
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Downed power line in Cary closes road as high winds kick upNov 26, 2025 12:31 pm - A portion of West Main Street in Cary was shut down Wednesday morning due to a downed live power line, officials report.
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WWII pilot celebrates 106th birthday with gift of newly renovated homeNov 25, 2025 7:37 pm - With American flags lining his driveway, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps pilot Edward “Bud” Berthold arrived on his 106th birthday at his newly renovated home, completed by volunteers and donations.
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Cary Breaking Bread to give away free loaves on Thanksgiving eveNov 25, 2025 4:25 pm - Breaking Bread Catering & Deli is giving back during the holidays by offering 100 free loaves of bread on the day before Thanksgiving.