McHenry County
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‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seatMay 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissionerMay 16, 2025 3:50 pm - Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.
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Why dangerous TikTok challenge has schools, police all fired upMay 16, 2025 6:00 am - What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.
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Bird-friendly rules extended to new residential construction in unincorporated Lake CountyMay 15, 2025 2:59 pm - Lake County has extended requirements for bird-friendly design to include new residential construction.
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Family of Huntley man hit by car settles for $11.5 million in McHenry CountyMay 15, 2025 11:48 am - The family of a 20-year-old Huntley man who was fatally struck by a car while performing utility work last year on a Huntley road received a $11.5 million settlement in a lawsuit against the driver and Enterprise Rent-A-Car — a record for wrongful death settlements in McHenry County.
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Girls soccer: Barrington maintains its grip on MSL Cup with last-minute goal to beat HerseyMay 14, 2025 10:26 pm - Barrington is the champion of the Mid-Suburban League once again. Winners each of the last 12 seasons, the Fillies were at their best Wednesday night in Arlington Heights...
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$500K project cleans up Geneva Creek, restores GrottoMay 14, 2025 9:58 pm - The historic Geneva Grotto on public land was restored after years of disrepair. Nearby Geneva Creek was also stabilized after erosion, overgrowth and pollution issues. The area is now a peaceful spot for reflection.
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Softball: Barrington rallies past Fremd, pads MSL West leadMay 14, 2025 9:00 pm - With first place hanging in the balance of Wednesday's Mid-Suburban West softball game at Barrington's Fields of Dreams, the Class 4A state-ranked Fillies found themselve...
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Role reversal: Young patients sign autographs for Cubs players at Wrigley FieldMay 14, 2025 6:39 pm - The Friendly Confines proved particularly friendly Wednesday for five young patients who’ve battled serious illnesses. They took part in a “reverse autograph signing” experience made possible by the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Health Care at Wrigley Field.
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‘That piece of paper opened up a door to the future’: Suburban students win Evans ScholarshipsMay 14, 2025 4:58 pm - Lake Zurich High School’s Allan Lavrov and Dundee-Crown’s Sophie Morawski were two of the 130 Illinois high school seniors selected to receive 2025 Evans Scholarships from the Western Golf Association.