McHenry County
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‘Much-needed relief’: Gurnee board approves 40-unit workforce housing planSep 10, 2025 5:26 pm - Opportunities for low- to moderate-income renters seeking a place in Gurnee will be expanding with approval this week of a 40-unit “workforce housing” apartment development.
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Veteran artists, performers and writers invited to enter annual Lovell Federal Health Center Veterans Creative Arts FestivalSep 10, 2025 2:36 pm - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is seeking submissions for its 2025 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival highlights the artwork, creative writing and musical talents of area veterans.
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Yet another Democrat steps into 9th Congressional District race; that makes 18Sep 10, 2025 2:05 pm - An Evanston economist has joined the race to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as Illinois’ 9th District representative in Congress. True to his profession, Democrat Jeff Cohen said he’s running because people across the largely suburban district are concerned about their finances.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam, Halloween scares, craft beers and Joffrey premieres ‘Carmen’Sep 10, 2025 9:08 am - Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, the new immersive haunted house Duchess Manor opens at The Arboretum, Elmhurst hosts the 10th Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest and The Joffrey Ballet premieres “Carmen.”
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On the web: A look at 2 garden spiders you may find in your yardSep 10, 2025 4:30 am - Based on late summer calls received here at Stillman, people are or will be discovering garden spiders in their yards and near their places of business. Here’s a look at two of them.
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Girls volleyball: Kruzolek powers Crystal Lake South to FVC sweep of Dundee-CrownSep 09, 2025 10:26 pm - Crystal Lake South outside hitter Joanna Kruzolek wasn’t afraid to let loose Tuesday night against Dundee-Crown. “If you see her swing, it’s a big approach in power,” Gat...
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Girls flag football: Fetzer helps Huntley hold off McHenrySep 09, 2025 10:13 pm - Huntley‘s flag football players had one job to do after securing victory. Red Raiders coach B.J. Bertelsman asked them to go to the home-side fence and sing happy birthda...
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Girls flag football: Manning dazzles as Cary-Grove rolls over HampshireSep 09, 2025 9:24 pm - Football fans who enjoyed watching Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel scramble around the field at Texas A&M would have loved to watch Cary-Grove’s Kennedy Manning play...
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Loyola to transfer ownership of Cuneo Mansion & Gardens to Vernon HillsSep 09, 2025 8:17 pm - After 15 years, Loyola University Chicago will be ending its association with the Cuneo Mansion & Gardens in Vernon Hills.