McHenry County
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Boys basketball: Anwar’s career-best 36 points leads McHenry past JacobsFeb 06, 2026 10:42 pm - It didn’t matter what area of the floor the shots went up from. Whether he was banking in 3-pointers, knocking down fadeaway jumpers, sinking free throws or putting in of...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank sets dates for signature 2026 eventsFeb 06, 2026 10:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva unveils its upcoming signature fundraising events for the year. These annual events play a vital role in raising funds and awareness for the organization’s mission to provide nutritious food and resources to neighbors in need.
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Girls basketball: Glover’s career night helps Crystal Lake South top HampshireFeb 06, 2026 9:52 pm - Crystal Lake South sophomore wing Gaby Dzik enjoyed a career-high night with 31 points against Prairie Ridge on Wednesday. On Friday, it was junior guard Mallory Glover’s...
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Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest celebrates grand opening with ‘Pooches & Smooches’ event Feb. 14Feb 06, 2026 4:58 pm - Lake Zurich native Karen McGovern opened Woofie's of Barrington-Northwest. The grand opening will be a “Pooches & Smooches” pet event on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove.
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Pop up bird walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a winter bird walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve, 24830 N. St. Marys Road, Mettawa.
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Woodstock will install Flock cameras in the Square, despite strong oppositionFeb 06, 2026 4:10 pm - A deeply divided Woodstock City Council agreed this week to install Flock surveillance cameras on Woodstock Square — a vote that came after five hours of discussion and public comments that were overwhelmingly against the plan.
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Authorities: Crystal Lake man sent sexual messages to girlFeb 06, 2026 3:59 pm - A Crystal Lake man has been charged with grooming, accused of sending sexual messages to a girl.
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Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition bringing family adventure to the Raue CenterFeb 06, 2026 3:55 pm - Dinosaur Dimensions Expedition, an immersive live show bringing dinosaurs to life with cutting-edge animatronics and visuals, will be coming to the Raue Center for the Arts stage on Saturday, April 18.
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Puppy Paws & Storytime Day at Hawthorn mall features adoptions and pet expert Steve DaleFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - Nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will lead a fun dog-safety presentation as part of Puppy Paws & Storytime Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the upper level of Hawthorn mall next to Macy’s, Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
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Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call and local Irish dancers are coming to Huntley March 1Feb 06, 2026 11:24 am - A free St. Patrick's Day-themed concert featuring Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company will take place on March 1 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.