Fox River Grove
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Correctional officer shortage putting crunch on jailsJan 05, 2024 5:15 am - The law enforcement officer shortage that’s plagued police departments across the country in recent years also is having serious consequences for jails and prisons. The p...
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McHenry County Conservation Foundation protects 40 acres in Hartland TownshipJan 04, 2024 10:46 pm - The McHenry County Conservation Foundation recently purchased 40 acres of land in Hartland Township, located west of Hartland Road and east of Deep Cut Road. The prope...
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Bullseye Axe Lounge celebrates reopening and new ownership in The Arboretum of South BarringtonJan 04, 2024 3:00 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, the village of South Barrington, and Arboretum management gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 21, to celebra...
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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 ...