McHenry County
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Dan Wagner set to become Huntley fire chiefMay 06, 2025 11:26 am - Dan Wagner, the Huntley Fire Protection District’s deputy chief of operations, will become the next fire chief.
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‘I’m ready to stand up and fight back’: State Sen. Laura Fine launches bid for Schakowsky’s U.S. House seatMay 06, 2025 10:12 am - A day after veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she won’t run again in 2026, state Sen. Laura Fine of Glenview on Tuesday threw her hat into the ring.
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Baseball: Prairie Ridge beats Huntley to sweep season series, pad lead in FVCMay 06, 2025 6:30 am - Prairie Ridge coach Scott Busam took blame Monday for what he called a “really aggressive” send in the top of the third inning against Huntley. With the Wolves leading 2-...
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Baseball: McHenry sweats out Shannon’s record-setting 21st winMay 05, 2025 10:18 pm - Blackjack dealers and blackjack players know flirting with 21 can cause sweat on the brow. Brandon Shannon deals heavy fastballs. Monday, the senior right-hander sought c...
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Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, dessertsMay 05, 2025 2:40 pm - Breaking Bread Catering and Deli in Cary, known for its sandwiches, has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts.
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New Italian restaurant Florio’s now open in Crystal Lake, aims to be ‘upscale and friendly’May 05, 2025 2:02 pm - After a year of planning and construction, locally owned Florio’s Italian restaurant is now open off Randall Road in Crystal Lake.
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‘Time for me to pass the baton’: Schakowsky to retire from U.S. House in 2026May 05, 2025 1:26 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t seek reelection in 2026.
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After voters choose different direction for District 158 board, members select new presidentMay 05, 2025 11:18 am - Paul Troy – the longest-serving member on the Huntley Unit District 158 school board – has been elected to serve as the board’s president following a shift on the board in the April 1 election.
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Huntley acquires a lot more land near rail tracks but remains mum on specific plans for propertyMay 05, 2025 10:48 am - Huntley has acquired more than 150 acres of land near the intersection of Kreutzer Road and the railroad tracks.
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.