McHenry County
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trialMar 10, 2026 7:06 pm - The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.
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Barrington Golden Triangle developers: Multifamily development can handle trafficMar 10, 2026 5:59 pm - Developers aiming to build a $100 million residential complex at Barrington’s Golden Triangle addressed village trustees’ concerns about traffic, while also emphasizing the need to fast-track the project.
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‘Pretty much a waiting game’: Lake County board challenger awaits appellate rulingMar 10, 2026 5:55 pm - The Democratic primary campaign for Lake County Board District 16 has become murkier as Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos, takes his case to the Illinois appellate court.
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Barrington plans to borrow $1.6 million for streetscape improvementsMar 10, 2026 4:13 pm - Barrington officials updated the village board Monday with a plan to borrow $1.6 million to fund phase one of the village’s downtown streetscape improvement plan.
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Home & garden calendar, March 10-21Mar 10, 2026 3:05 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like soil, native pollinators, long-blooming perennial gardens, and more.
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Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the HillsMar 10, 2026 12:31 pm - A home was damaged Monday afternoon during a brush fire in Lake in the Hills.
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Get your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 10, 2026 11:36 am - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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Disaster Ready Kane seeks community partners for countywide responseMar 10, 2026 11:30 am - Disaster Ready Kane, an initiative of the Kane County Office of Emergency Management, is creating a countywide support network to help prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. A community meeting is set for April 10.