Island Lake
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It’s election time, again: Filing starts for April 1 races in McHenry CountyNov 13, 2024 11:07 am - This spring, McHenry County voters will pick who will serve on local village boards, city councils, and township, park, library and fire protection district boards.
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Lake in the Hills man accused of possessing defaced guns and ammo pleads guilty, gets prison timeNov 11, 2024 12:07 pm - One of two men charged last year with having defaced handguns and large-capacity magazines in their Lake in the Hills home pleaded guilty Wednesday to unlawfully possessing a firearm while under the age of 21 and was sentenced to 2½ years in prison.
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Unattended fire pit causes Wauconda structure fireNov 09, 2024 3:03 pm - Wauconda firefighters quickly extinguished a fire caused by an unattended fire pit.
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How Illinois’ congressional Democrats are preparing for the political battles aheadNov 09, 2024 1:45 pm - With a second Trump administration on the horizon, members of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation are girding for the political fights ahead and urge like-minded Americans to do the same.
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You may see more coyotes this time of year. Here’s why and what you should doNov 09, 2024 1:15 pm - Suburban residents may see more coyotes between now and February as the young leave their parents to find mates and stake out their own territories.
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Lake County forest preserves opens solar-lit trailsNov 09, 2024 10:05 am - Feeling the pinch of earlier sunsets? You can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.
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‘There would be several strikes a day’: Lake County initiates pilot project to deter birds from flying into glassNov 08, 2024 6:49 pm - Lake County officials Friday publicly introduced enhancements at the county’s Central Permit Facility to deter birds from flying into the glass.
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Bull Valley landowner preserves 80-acre farm through The Land Conservancy of McHenry CountyNov 08, 2024 2:32 pm - Bull Valley land owner Karen Strano has preserved her 80-acre farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
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Republicans savor victories on McHenry County Board as 3 incumbents poised to lose seatsNov 07, 2024 8:18 am - The Democratic Party suffered a net loss of two seats on the McHenry County Board, with the GOP expanding its majority to 15 of 18 seats.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.