McHenry County
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New, $7.5 million reservoir expands water reliability, capacity in Vernon HillsOct 06, 2025 1:58 pm - A $7.5 million investment to meet peak demand and provide water during emergencies for residents and businesses in the Vernon Hills area is up and running.
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Cat saved from Algonquin fire, home damagedOct 06, 2025 1:40 pm - Residents of an Algonquin home were displaced after a fire broke out Sunday evening while crews simultaneously responded to a crash involving a 12-year-old child being struck by a car, officials report.
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How a Northwest suburban Girl Scout troop earned Silver Award for work in Crabtree Nature CenterOct 06, 2025 1:38 pm - Five girls from a Northwest suburban Girl Scout troop were honored with a Silver Award for their work in Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington.
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Kane County announces $300,000 in opioid response grantsOct 06, 2025 1:23 pm - The Kane County Health Department has awarded $300,000 in state opioid response money to local organizations working to prevent opioid overdoses, expand access to treatment and support recovery services.
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State Sen. Castro secures more than $12 million for 7 local infrastructure projectsOct 06, 2025 1:10 pm - State Sen. Cristina Castro has secured more than $12 million for construction and road improvement projects in Elgin, Carpentersville, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Barrington Hills, according to a news release.
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College of Lake County to host Engineering NightOct 06, 2025 12:51 pm - Ever wonder what it takes to become an engineer? Curious as to what the profession entails? Come to the College of Lake County on Thursday, Oct. 30, to learn about careers in engineering and computer science and meet with representatives from area engineering schools.
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Questions about your reassessment? Event Tuesday at Harper College could helpOct 06, 2025 12:06 pm - The Cook County Assessor's Office will host an event Tuesday at Harper College to help homeowners, businesses and other property owners better understand their reassessment notices.
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Hanover Township to hold shred event Oct. 11Oct 06, 2025 10:47 am - Hanover Township will host a community shred event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in Bartlett.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 6?Oct 06, 2025 10:47 am - This edition of the High Five looks at the area’s top prep football performances in Week 6.
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Scholarship brunch supports Latinx students at Elgin Community CollegeOct 06, 2025 12:17 am - The Jane Barbosa Legacy Brunch raised over $15,000 for undocumented and DACA student scholarships, awarding five students $1,000 each. It honored the late Jane Barbosa, founder of ECC's Organization of Latin American Students.