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Home & garden calendar, March 10-21Mar 10, 2026 3:05 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like soil, native pollinators, long-blooming perennial gardens, and more.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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Biss entered final weeks of 9th District race with the most campaign cashMar 10, 2026 11:28 am - Of the 14 Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss entered the final weeks of the race with the most campaign cash.
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GOP congressional candidates: End grace period for mailed ballotsMar 09, 2026 6:47 pm - Three of the GOP candidates for the 11th Congressional seat say mailed ballots shouldn’t be counted after Election Day.
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3rd ax-throwing venue in Libertyville would include a ‘rage room’Mar 09, 2026 6:25 pm - What would be the third axe-throwing spot in Libertyville has a thumbs-up from an advisory panel.
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McHenry County sales tax increase brought in more revenues than property tax it replaced, officials sayMar 09, 2026 4:18 pm - About a year and a half after McHenry County shoppers began paying a sales tax to fund the McHenry County Mental Health Board, officials say it brought in more revenues than what the board got from property taxes.
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Vehicle hits tree, killing teen in Deer ParkMar 09, 2026 11:38 am - A 17-year-old boy was killed when he crashed a car into a tree Monday morning in Deer Park, authorities said.
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‘Our Stories’ film preview honors Latino community’s role in McHenry County agricultureMar 08, 2026 9:18 pm - Raices Latinas is screening a preview of “Nuestras Historias,” a documentary highlighting Latino contributions to McHenry County agriculture, on March 31 at Woodstock Opera House with free admission.
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GOP House hopefuls cite immigration, gerrymandering among top issuesMar 08, 2026 4:35 pm - The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.
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Learn, shop and grow: MCC hosts Gardenfest and GardenExpo April 11Mar 08, 2026 10:00 am - McHenry County Gardenfest offers over 20 expert-led sessions on topics like hydroponics, tree selection, and cut flower gardening on April 11 at McHenry County College, featuring keynote speaker Neal Sanders presenting "Gardening is Murder."