Crystal Lake
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Man hit by car while crossing street in Algonquin during stormJul 11, 2025 11:55 am - A Thursday night storm is suspected to have been a factor in crash in which a pedestrian was hit by a car in Algonquin, police said.
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Cary house fire may have started from lightning during storms that pummeled areaJul 11, 2025 7:22 am - A Cary home was uninhabitable following a fire late Thursday that may have been sparked by a lightning strike.
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Home & garden calendar July 13-19Jul 11, 2025 6:24 am - Local garden clubs and societies in suburban Chicago are hosting gardening events, including walks to view private gardens, club speakers on plant topics, cactus shows and sales, and judged flower shows.
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Northern Illinois Genealogical Conference Saturday at McHenry County CollegeJul 10, 2025 7:34 pm - Genealogical groups from Lake and McHenry counties are among several throughout the region attending the Northern Illinois Genealogical Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.
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Rock out, pig out at Ribfest in Lake in the HillsJul 10, 2025 11:58 am - Rock out and pig out during the 19th annual Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest through Sunday at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.
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Sign up for Illinois’ only swim-run race on July 20Jul 10, 2025 9:11 am - Time is running out to register for the eighth annual Crystal Lake Aquathon, happening Sunday, July 20 at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Hosted by Smith Physical Therapy+, ...
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Two drivers injured in head-on crash near HuntleyJul 10, 2025 8:27 am - Two drivers, including one that had to be extricated by firefighters, were injured in a head-on crash Wednesday afternoon near Huntley.
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McHenry County sheriff will run for reelection in 2026Jul 09, 2025 4:43 pm - McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman announced Wednesday he is running for a second term.
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Taste the difference: Local flavor blooms at farm-to-table restaurantsJul 09, 2025 4:35 pm - The farm-to-table movement continues to gain traction, with suburban restaurants partnering with local vendors to supply their ingredients, whether it’s produce for a salad or the craft beer to go with it. Grab a fork and taste the farm-to-table difference.
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Best Bets: Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band headline veterans benefit at Wheaton’s CantignyJul 09, 2025 9:52 am - Actor/activist Gary Sinise performs a benefit for disabled veterans at Cantigny in Wheaton, comedian Pat McGann headlines the Raue Center, and bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks plays Ravinia’s Carousel Stage.