Crystal Lake
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Cary home a total loss after New Year's Eve fire; family dog missingJan 01, 2026 8:52 am - A house in Cary was a total loss following an afternoon fire New Year’s Eve and fire officials say a dog remains missing.
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Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025Dec 30, 2025 11:05 pm - The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.
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Algonquin launching new summer festival in 2026Dec 29, 2025 4:30 pm - At the end of July, area residents and visitors will be able to gather in Algonquin’s Ted Spella Community Park for a new festival.
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Dining out: New Mindful Meals on tap at Lazy Dog RestaurantsDec 29, 2025 2:00 pm - Making a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2026? Lazy Dog Restaurants is rolling out a new Mindful Meals lineup of dishes.
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El Molino restaurant in Carpentersville reopens with new look, new owners who also run Elgin taqueriaDec 29, 2025 8:58 am - El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Carpentersville — a staple in the village for 40 years — has been purchased by a family that runs an Elgin taqueria and recently reopened with a new look.
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Boys basketball: Trivellini sets career high with 32 as Crystal Lake South bests Lakes at Hinkle Holiday ClassicDec 26, 2025 9:01 pm - There’s something special about the Eagles’ Nest at Jacobs that brings out the best in Carson Trivellini. The Crystal Lake South junior scored a career-high 32 points, an...
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Cary Park District spreads holiday cheer to seniors: ‘Reminder community has not forgotten them’Dec 26, 2025 2:01 pm - During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the Cary Park District helped seniors stay connected to the community with holiday gift bags. Five years later, the gesture has turned into a staple program that has grown each year. This year’s Holiday Party in a Bag was the biggest yet.
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Cary breaks ground on multimillion-dollar project to improve water capacityDec 25, 2025 10:47 am - The village of Cary is building a 1,300-foot deep well and a water treatment facility at the Cary Lake in Rotary Park.The new facility will enhance Cary’s water capacity, reliability and treatment capabilities.
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‘Eatertainment’: Algonquin Pickle Haus rebrands restaurant, aims to be where people go to eat, not just playDec 25, 2025 9:28 am - With hopes to become an established “eatertainment” business in Algonquin, Pickle Haus is rebranding its restaurant to let customers know the food can stand on its own.
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McHenry County conservation district acquires woodlands with area’s oldest treesDec 25, 2025 9:09 am - Woodlands in northwestern McHenry County, spanning 55 acres and containing trees believed to be up to 400 years old, are now permanently protected under the McHenry County Conservation District.