McHenry County
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‘It would mean everything’: Riverwoods animal shelter starts public fundraiser for rebuildJan 22, 2026 2:26 pm - Riverwoods-based pet shelter Orphans of the Storm is embarking on a $2.3 million fundraising campaign to help cover a $15 million renovation of the facility.
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Bill named after Barrington girl struck by train would require pedestrian safety gates near schoolsJan 22, 2026 2:18 pm - As the two-year anniversary of 17-year-old Marin Lacson’s death at a Barrington railway crossing, a House bill named in her honor would mandate pedestrian safety gates at crossings near schools.
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New community of duplexes proposed in AlgonquinJan 22, 2026 1:19 pm - Developers are looking to build a neighborhood of duplexes in Algonquin off Randall Road.
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Boys basketball: St. Viator dunks IC Catholic, wins sixth straightJan 21, 2026 8:59 pm - Threatening to bury Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep midway through the third quarter, St. Viator pushed the floor in transition. Senior guard Sean Halpin stopped on a...
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‘Cultivating kindness’: 7 Brew drive-thru coffee franchise coming to GrayslakeJan 21, 2026 6:36 pm - A rapidly expanding drive-thru coffee chain will be coming to Grayslake likely in late summer or early fall.
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Another 9th Congressional District candidate turns to TVJan 21, 2026 6:19 pm - Another Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat has turned to television to promote his campaign.
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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‘You find your niche’: How service clubs like Kiwanis, Rotary attract new membersJan 21, 2026 4:40 pm - During my years as a service club member from 1987 to 2010, something bothered me. How would the club move into the future without younger members?
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Carmel Catholic quarterback Trae Taylor transferring to Millard South in OmahaJan 21, 2026 12:24 pm - Carmel junior quarterback and Nebraska football recruit Trae Taylor announced via social media Wednesday morning that he will transfer to Millard South High School in Omaha for his senior season.
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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.