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McHenry County denies solar farms — then gets sued for turning them downMar 20, 2026 10:59 am - McHenry County is facing a lawsuit over the County Board’s denial of a pair of solar farms, according to court records. The board turned down four solar farms in ...
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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State-endangered Northern harrier rehabbed by McHenry County Conservation DistrictMar 19, 2026 1:21 pm - A state-endangered bird of prey got a second chance at life after the McHenry County Conservation District stepped in to help him recover from a concussion.
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2 McHenry County Board incumbents trail GOP primary challengersMar 18, 2026 12:44 pm - Two McHenry County Board members appear to be headed toward defeat in the Republican primary.
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Casten, Quigley, Schneider victorious in suburban U.S. House racesMar 17, 2026 11:46 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was among the members of the Chicago-area congressional delegation who scored primary victories Tuesday.
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After dominating Democratic primary, Schneider sets sights on taking back HouseMar 17, 2026 8:07 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park bested primary challenger Morgan Coghill with 81% of the vote Tuesday night, according to unofficial totals.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry CountyMar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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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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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.