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Weather, disease challenge Illinois’ strawberry growersJun 05, 2025 12:07 pm - Weather conditions and disease have created challenges for Illinois strawberry producers, with one grower losing most of their early crop to a greenhouse disease and frequent rains impacting yields.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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West Nile virus found in McHenry County mosquitoJun 04, 2025 7:56 pm - West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in McHenry County, according to health officials.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Driver critically injured in 5-vehicle crash involving school busJun 03, 2025 2:19 pm - A 74-year-old man struck a loading school bus in Beach Park in a multi-vehicle crash, injuring himself and two other drivers. The children on the bus were unharmed.
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GOP state lawmaker considering congressional runJun 02, 2025 6:56 pm - Perennial Republican congressional candidate James Marter of Oswego may soon have competition for his party’s nomination in Illinois’ 14th District.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Fewer homes being purchased in Chicago area, but sales prices still going upJun 01, 2025 9:00 pm - While the Chicago area had more homes for sale in April 2025 than a year ago, sales were down year-to-year while sales prices went up.
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70-year-old McHenry woman charged in 2003 Wisconsin killingJun 01, 2025 11:31 am - A 70-year-old McHenry woman is among two people arrested last week in connection with an almost 22-year-old cold case murder investigation, officials said.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.