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Man who threatened to bomb Huntley High School sent to prison for battering nurseMar 22, 2026 10:45 am - A McHenry County man convicted in 2024 of threatening to bomb Huntley High School has been sentenced to three years in prison for the battery of a nurse in McHenry.
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English learner programs in Illinois schools face uncertainty amid federal funding cutsMar 21, 2026 3:48 pm - English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom.
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Why some voters opted out of Tuesday’s primaryMar 20, 2026 3:18 pm - Voter turnout Tuesday was greater than 2022’s midterm primary in suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, but lower than four years ago in Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
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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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Walter wins GOP nomination in 11th Cong. DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:06 pm - Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has won the Republican primary for Illinois’ 11th District seat.
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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.