Crystal Lake
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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New bakery opens in Crystal Lake, more restaurants on the wayJul 15, 2025 2:51 pm - An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery and authentic Mexican restaurants.
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Hot deals for hot dogs: Restaurants celebrate National Hot Dog Day WednesdayJul 15, 2025 11:58 am - Celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with deals at local restaurants.
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packedJul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
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Randall Road turn restriction in Lake in the HillsJul 14, 2025 1:11 pm - Drivers along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills will not be able to turn west onto Miller Road because of ongoing construction in the area.
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St. Charles philanthropic group aims to expand givingJul 14, 2025 12:52 pm - The Fox River Business Alliance raised $27,000 for Kane County charities in 2024, and group members hope to outdo that record this year as efforts expand.
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Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hikeJul 13, 2025 11:18 am - Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.
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Lake in the Hills’ Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest resumes after bad weather disruptionJul 12, 2025 3:33 pm - Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest
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Drive-up ATM coming to Cary after mayor breaks tie voteJul 11, 2025 1:49 pm - A U.S. Bank drive-up ATM will be coming to a Cary parking lot after it was narrowly passed by the village board with a tie-breaking vote from the mayor.
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Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike ThursdayJul 11, 2025 11:56 am - A detached garage in Lake in the Hills was one of several buildings in McHenry County that were struck by lightning and caught fire Thursday during thunderstorms rolling through the area.