McHenry County
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Look: The Week in Pictures photo gallerySep 30, 2026 11:12 pm - Daily Herald photographers bring you moments from the last two weeks of September. ...
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Forest preserves opens newly improved section of Des Plaines River TrailSep 30, 2026 8:46 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County completed a 1.1-mile improvement of the Des Plaines River Trail between Lawrence Avenue and Irving Park Road, relocating portions away from the floodplain to address flooding issues that caused frequent closures.
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Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department unveils nation’s first ADA-accessible fire safety trailerSep 30, 2026 8:23 pm - Crystal Lake Fire Rescue unveils nation's first fully ADA-accessible mobile fire safety simulator, featuring a 30-foot trailer with kitchen, bedroom, and porch replicas equipped with Braille signage, visual alerts, and adjustable sensory elements for inclusive emergency training.
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New indoor facility in Mundelein lets golfers hone their skills 24 hours a daySep 30, 2026 5:42 pm - Just as the season winds down, a new spot opened in Mundelein over the weekend to help golfers keep sharp and work on their game — anytime they feel the urge.
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Kane County Board chair censured for sharing confidential informationSep 30, 2026 3:22 pm - The Kane County Board has censured board Chairman Corinne Pierog, saying she revealed confidential details about an investigation into a complaint against a county board member.
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From turkey tails to fairy inkcaps: A naturalist’s guide to tree-dwelling fungiSep 30, 2026 1:41 pm - Naturalist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the hidden world of tree fungi and their forest ecosystems.
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‘We need to start to protect children’: Lawmaker calls for closing ‘loophole’ after teacher arrestsSep 30, 2026 1:38 pm - After two local teachers were arrested within days of each other, an area state lawmaker is renewing her call to close a “loophole” in Illinois’ sex offender registry laws.
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Lake Zurich woman facing ‘straw purchase’ weapons chargesSep 30, 2026 11:31 am - A Lake Zurich woman faces weapons charges following an investigation into the illegal sale of firearms to people not legally allowed to possess them, authorities said.
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Best Bets: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns and Bad Momz of ComedySep 29, 2026 9:36 pm - Best bets for fall: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Bad Momz of Comedy laugh it up in Wheaton, Red Clay Dance brings “Freedom Square” to Evanston, and spooky silent films come to the Pickwick in Park Ridge.
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.