Fox River Grove
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Alice Howenstine, curbside recycling pioneer in McHenry County, dies at 93Jan 04, 2024 12:38 pm - Friends and members of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County remember McHenry resident Alice Howenstine as someone who was instrumental in getting curbside recycl...
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Dining Out: Brewmaster Dinner, murder mystery, pot pies and moreJan 04, 2024 10:08 am - Beer and pizza is a satisfying combo, no doubt. But if you’ve been looking to take your food and beer pairings to the next level, the Brewmaster Dinner Series at Emmett’s...
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Things to do Jan. 5-11: Concerts, shows and winter celebrationsJan 04, 2024 9:52 am - This is one of the last weekends to experience a winter light show for the season. Or, get out and catch a concert or stage production, go ice skating or visit Frosty Fes...
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What’s that smell? Officials trace natural gas odor sweeping across state back to IowaJan 03, 2024 2:35 pm - A widespread natural gas odor reported by residents of Lake and McHenry counties, as well as other parts of northern Illinois, is being attributed to equipment maintenanc...
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Recent home and property salesJan 02, 2024 2:00 pm - Algonquin $580,000; 12 Hampton Court, Algonquin; Sold on Nov. 13, 2023, by Carol L Dugger to Brady S Ferris $410,000; 380 Mahogany Drive, Algonquin; Sold on Nov. 22, 2023...
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McHenry County saw jump from 1 to 6 marijuana dispensaries in 2023, nearly $900K in tax revenueJan 02, 2024 1:24 pm - With six marijuana dispensaries now operating in McHenry County – five opening in 2023 alone – the county and host communities have started to reap the rewards of extra t...
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Elgin man charged with sexually assaulting womanJan 02, 2024 11:28 am - A Kane County man accused of attacking a woman on Saturday in Algonquin has been charged with sexual assault, officials said. Patricio J. Salas, 32, of Elgin, is charged ...
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Battery suspect man flees hospital, captured by sheriff’s dogDec 31, 2023 3:22 pm - An Island Lake man accused of beating and strangling a woman escaped custody while being taken into a hospital early Sunday but later was captured by Lake County Sheriff’...
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The Biz Week That Was: A neighborhood bar closing, new restaurants and development among the highlightsDec 31, 2023 5:45 am - ‘A neighborhood place’: Stadium Sports Club to close in Rolling Meadows Stadium Sports Club & Pizza in Rolling Meadows, an old-school tavern known for being as frien...
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Citizens For Conservation receives support from DARDec 29, 2023 1:57 pm - Citizens for Conservation recently received financial support from the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The vo...