McHenry County
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Christmas Eve garage fire in Crystal LakeDec 25, 2021 12:00 am - A detached garage in Crystal Lake caught on fire Friday evening, causing about $60,000 in damage to the building and another $40,000 to two vehicles inside, according to...
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New Year's concerts: Suburban, Chicago venues counting down to the new yearDec 24, 2021 5:00 am - As we celebrate this weekend's holidays, the new year lies in wait just around the corner. If you don't already have your plans set, here are some of the big shows in su...
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Barrington's mayor has advice for other towns on freight train linesDec 24, 2021 4:33 am - A suburban mayor who has spent years trying to mitigate the effects of more freight train traffic in her community said that for towns facing that same situation now, it...
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New Lake County program will help businesses go greenDec 24, 2021 4:25 am - Lake County is set to launch a new program regarded as an innovative way for businesses to finance a variety of energy efficiency and related projects. The Lake County B...
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How suburban colleges are trying to meet surging demand for truck driversDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - The need for qualified truck drivers has created a run on courses at suburban community colleges and an opportunity for students to quickly find good-paying jobs. While ...
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Lake County forest preserves accepting holiday trees after ChristmasDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will be providing recycling drop off sites for holiday trees. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping. T...
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Holiday tournaments return in earnestDec 23, 2021 12:01 am - There will be an extra gift under boys high school basketball fans trees this Christmas. After holiday tournaments were canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, they return th...
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Zion teen pleads not guilty to murder charges in shooting death of 23-year-old womanDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - A 16-year-old Zion boy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the charges stemming from the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Zion woman in October, authorities said Thursday. Ze...
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Cook County to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, fitness centers, barsDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - Cook County issued new rules effective Jan. 3 requiring people age 5 and older to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter county restaurants, fitness centers...
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Jacobs can't solve hot-shooting Marian CentralDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - Marian Central followed a dud late Wednesday night with perhaps the most beautiful and efficient basketball it has played this season. The Hurricanes hit 6 of their firs...