McHenry County
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Cook County hosts free Military and Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 17Oct 13, 2026 10:34 pm - Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Military and Veterans Resource Fair on Oct. 17 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Discovery Center. The free event connects veterans, service members, military families, caregivers and survivors with local, state, federal and nonprofit organizations offering health care, employment assistance and benefits information.
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Best Bets: Historical interpreter channels founding father Thomas JeffersonOct 13, 2026 8:21 pm - Scholar and historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson channels Thomas Jefferson, Toad the Wet Sprocket goes acoustic at the North Shore Center, Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago, and more than 50 female stand-ups perform during the Funny is Female Comedy Festival.
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‘Huge improvement’: Underpass construction in southern Lake County set to begin in 2029Oct 13, 2026 5:11 pm - A roads project expected to be among the largest ever undertaken by the Lake County Division of Transportation is gaining traction.
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Barrington could double water and sewer rates by 2034 to offset capital costsOct 13, 2026 4:59 pm - Barrington residents could see above-average hikes in their water and sewer bills beginning next year as the village tries to keep healthy utility reserves while meeting the cost of major infrastructure projects.
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Enjoy ‘A Swingin’ Ella Christmas’ with a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Dec. 6Oct 13, 2026 3:15 pm - Award-winning actress Alexis J. Roston brings Ella Fitzgerald's jazz magic to life in a free holiday concert on Dec. 6 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, featuring festive hits and signature songs with a Christmas-themed silent auction.
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Man accused of damaging license plate reader cameras now faces child sex abuse material possession chargesOct 13, 2026 2:38 pm - A Geneva man arrested in July for damaging 13 automated license plate reader cameras now is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material after authorities found photos and videos on his phone during the investigation.
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Crash leaves Hampshire man with life-threatening injuriesOct 13, 2026 1:21 pm - Authorities continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash Monday that left a 73-year-old Hampshire man with life-threatening injuries.
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‘Getting real close’ to opening: New restaurant to occupy gateway space in Lake VillaOct 13, 2026 1:20 pm - Lake City Grille, named as a nod to Lake Villa’s early days, plans to open soon in a prominent vacant space along Route 132 and Cedar Avenue, the gateway to the village’s downtown area.
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Crystal Lake church opens registration for youth basketball and cheerleading programsOct 13, 2026 12:27 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake is opening registration through Nov. 30 for Upward Sports, a Christ-centered basketball and cheerleading program for kindergarten through fifth grade students.
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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.