McHenry County
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A Pelican Palooza: Spring migration of enormous visitors sparks celebrationMar 29, 2026 12:00 pm - With the spring migration of American white pelicans in full swing across the region, a celebration of these enormous, large-billed visitors is about to launch in Fox Lake.
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Fire damages Huntley building, but contained from spreadingMar 29, 2026 7:52 am - Huntley firefighters worked quickly Saturday to stop flames from a burning outbuilding on a residential lot from spreading to two nearby structures, officials reported.
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Missing Huntley teen reunited with familyMar 29, 2026 7:38 am - A 15-year-old Huntley girl who went missing from home late Friday or early Saturday has returned safely, police reported early Sunday.
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X marks the spot: Trails crisscross through popular dog park in WaucondaMar 29, 2026 6:00 am - Trails crisscross for two people and a dog recently in the Lakewood Dog Park near Wauconda. This is one of five designated off-leash dog parks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Trump-themed shop on hiatus in new Crystal Lake spot; owner says sales slowed since Iran warMar 28, 2026 5:34 pm - The Trump and Truth Store, which recently moved to Crystal Lake following an eviction from the shop’s previous location in Huntley, is shutting its doors, at least temporarily.
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Girl, 15, reported missing in HuntleyMar 28, 2026 2:04 pm - A 15-year-old Huntley girl disappeared from her home late Friday or early Saturday, police said.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears deal should happen ‘sooner,’ data centers face hurdleMar 28, 2026 1:06 pm - Pritzker: Bears stadium deal should happen ‘sooner rather than later’ As lawmakers returned to Springfield Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said that a deal to get a Bears ...
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Softball: Taraschewsky, Barrington keep going against West ChicagoMar 27, 2026 8:20 pm - Barrington defeated West Chicago 16-1 in four innigs in a nonconference softball game Friday.
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Baseball: Barrington flexes its muscles in nonconference victory against Burlington CentralMar 27, 2026 7:25 pm - Barrington defeated Burlington Central 8-3 in a nonconference baseball game Friday.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.