Crystal Lake
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Man accused of threatening to shoot minors in Crystal Lake freed while awaiting trialAug 25, 2024 11:15 am - A man accused of threatening to shoot children outside Crystal Lake South High School last week was released from custody last week, but barred from having any contact with the school or minors or possessing a gun while awaiting trial.
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‘I’m frustrated’: Cary District 26 on verge of scrapping Maplewood plans amid rift with villageAug 25, 2024 11:01 am - Cary School District 26 might sell its Maplewood property to the village of Cary for $5.5 million and develop a new transportation site at another location after a years-long dispute over the land.
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‘We expect picking to be great’: Where you can pick your own apples this fallAug 24, 2024 9:07 am - The apple crop is looking good this year, according to owners of local orchards. Here’s a look at where you can pick your own this fall.
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Conscious Cup hosts open house with brewing demosAug 23, 2024 1:34 pm - Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters will host an open house on Thursday, Aug. 29, at its Coffee Roasting Lab in Crystal Lake.
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‘He is what you see’: How Coach Walz’s speech scored points with local delegatesAug 22, 2024 2:26 pm - Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s Midwestern dad persona struck a chord with suburban delegates at this week’s Democratic National convention.
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Is that a mermaid?: Self-proclaimed ‘merfolk’ create community, culture — and finsAug 21, 2024 10:59 am - The Illinois Mer-Pod is a 300-member hobbyist group of “merfolk” who gather for swims and beach meet-ups while also performing and appearing at events.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.
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Forest View HS Class of ’74 hosts 50th reunion eventsAug 19, 2024 1:07 pm - Forest View High School’s Class of 1974 will host a 50th reunion for graduates from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Moretti’s Elgin, 2300 Bushwood Drive in Elgin.
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‘I have to do something’: Algonquin musician promotes awareness of Ukrainian resistanceAug 16, 2024 10:42 pm - If the pen is mightier than the sword, music may be mightier still as evidenced by the Algonquin musician attempting to raise the morale of Ukrainians fighting Russia’s invasion and promote awareness of their ongoing struggle.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 18-24Aug 13, 2024 11:02 pm - Bonsai, plant swaps, garden club meetings and classes.