McHenry County
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Waukegan man charged with sharing child sex abuse materialsMay 21, 2026 8:14 am - A Waukegan man is facing charges of sharing child sex abuse materials after authorities seized multiple electronic devices found in his apartment.
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Child airlifted after traumatic injury at Crystal Lake elementary school playgroundMay 21, 2026 7:16 am - A child suffered a traumatic injury and was airlifted to a trauma center after falling at a Crystal Lake elementary school playground Wednesday afternoon after classes were out for the day.
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Softball: Bats go cold for Jacobs in regional openerMay 20, 2026 8:20 pm - Natalie Bender didn’t pitch in either of her team’s games against Jacobs during the regular season, but the McHenry senior was nevertheless confident in her stuff and abi...
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Paramount’s ‘South Pacific’ stirs memories for columnist with WWII family tiesMay 20, 2026 4:56 pm - The “South Pacific” production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora had been on my calendar for more than a year. I couldn’t wait to see it — and it did not disappoint last week.
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B4 Summer Festival returns to Richardson Adventure Farm June 13May 20, 2026 2:04 pm - It’s almost time for the kickoff event to fest season, the B4 Summer Festival, which takes place Saturday, June 13, at the renowned Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove.
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Building speakers, building people: Harper speech and debate professor retires after 30 yearsMay 20, 2026 12:54 pm - As Harper professor Jeff Przybylo prepares to retire, the influence of his leadership with the Speech and Debate team and in the classroom continues across generations of students.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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Fire in recycling compactor forces evacuation of Huntley Amazon warehouseMay 20, 2026 12:13 pm - A fire broke out in a recycling compactor at the Huntley Amazon warehouse Tuesday evening.
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It’s national hamburger day. Here are 10 good places in the suburbs to get a burgerMay 20, 2026 10:53 am - Thursday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, and here are 10 places around the suburbs where you can enjoy a tasty burger.
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Girls Prairie Ridge blanks Crystal Lake South in 2A regional semifinalMay 19, 2026 8:19 pm - Maelyn Growney was taught to always follow the shot. The freshman forward did just that to score her first varsity goal as Prairie Ridge battled Crystal Lake South in a C...