McHenry County
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Filling gaps and protecting rookeries among goals of two additions to Lake County forest preserve systemMar 12, 2025 5:39 pm - Lake County Forest Preserves’ holdings continue to expand with the authorized purchase of two properties totaling about 89 acres for $2.4 million to fill gaps in a planned larger whole, protect wildlife and provide other benefits.
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Trio charged with stealing from Lake County village’s bank accountMar 12, 2025 1:48 pm - Three out-of-state residents face dozens of charges stemming from the alleged theft of about $700,000 from a Lake County village’s coffers.
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ID updated for man killed in Sunday crash near ElginMar 12, 2025 12:32 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the wrong name and age were given for a man killed in a crash on Plank Road.
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Police use drone, dog to capture fleeing suspects in Lake CountyMar 12, 2025 10:32 am - Two suspects who fled from police after leading them on a high-speed chase through parts of northeastern Lake County near Wadsworth late Tuesday were apprehended with the help of a drone and police dog.
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Daylong free pickleball event in Vernon HillsMar 12, 2025 9:55 am - Ace Pickleball Club in Vernon Hills is hosting a free community event for members and nonmembers of all skill levels from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 16.
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Tree of Life hosts screening of documentary ‘Major!’Mar 11, 2025 11:50 pm - Tree of Life in McHenry is hosting a screening of the documentary, “Major!” about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years.
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Funds approved to buy right of way to fill key bike trail gap in Aptakisic Road corridorMar 11, 2025 11:23 pm - The Lake County Board set the table Tuesday to fill the last bike trail gap along the Aptakisic Road corridor from the Des Plaines River to downtown Long Grove.
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Home & garden calendar, March 16-22Mar 11, 2025 6:52 pm - Garden club meetings, plant sales, grafting and more.
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Girls basketball: Campanelli leads Huntley to 35-1 season, another perfect FVC record, and sectional championshipMar 11, 2025 6:16 pm - Most high school senior athletes would be envious of Huntley’s Anna Campanelli. Campanelli, a 5-foot-10 guard, enjoyed a memorable senior season, helping lead the Red Rai...
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Huntley church to host Lenten adult study seriesMar 11, 2025 6:06 pm - A Lenten adult study series, “24 Hours that Changed the World,” continues on Fridays through April 18 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.