McHenry County
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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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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.
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Kelli Wegener concedes defeat to Mike Buehler for McHenry County Board chairmanNov 06, 2024 1:05 pm - McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler appears to be on his way to securing a second term, leading Democratic challenger Kelli Wegener, according to McHenry County unofficial election results
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Ukrainian man, 31, says he was in relationship with girl, 16. McHenry County authorities say it was criminal.Nov 02, 2024 12:15 pm - A 31-year-old Elk Grove Village man who moved to Illinois from Ukraine four years ago said he was in a “relationship” with a 16-year-old girl for six months, but Lake in the Hills police allege that he committed a series of felonies.
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War of words erupts between McHenry County’s top prosecutor and SAFE-T Act advocatesOct 31, 2024 6:26 pm - There’s no love lost between outgoing McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally and an advocacy group that helped lead the effort to eliminate cash bail in Illinois.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.