McHenry County
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Cook County declares disaster from Aug. 16-19 stormsAug 28, 2025 11:09 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation Wednesday in response to storms that hit the region Aug. 16-19, leading to severe flooding in suburbs including Mount Prospect.
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Girls flag football: St. Charles North debuts with shutout victory over JacobsAug 28, 2025 7:20 am - There were plenty of firsts for the St. Charles North girls flag football players, who were the stars of the show during their historic game against Jacobs on Wednesday e...
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Crystal Lake man convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme wants to take back plea to defrauding American Legion groupAug 27, 2025 6:38 pm - A Crystal Lake man due to be sentenced next week in connection with an $8 million Ponzi scheme is trying to take back a guilty plea in which he admitted to defrauding a local veterans’ organization.
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Wauconda Street Fest offering incentives for a safe ride homeAug 27, 2025 5:07 pm - A designated driver program and $15 Lyft discounts are new features of the annual Wauconda Street Dance.
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Household chemical waste collection event in HainesvilleAug 27, 2025 4:59 pm - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its next mobile household chemical waste collection from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Prairieview Elementary School, 103 E. Belvidere Road, Hainesville.
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McHenry Music Festival stage location, size shifting to enhance audience experienceAug 27, 2025 4:59 pm - Those who don’t already have their tickets for the McHenry Music Festival taking place Sept. 12-14 at Petersen Park may want to start clicking those keyboards.
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‘A sense of hope’: Barrington man to run 80 miles in 23 hours to feed needy families at ThanksgivingAug 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Rob Swiderski of Barrington will run 80 miles in 23 hours in hopes of raising $25,000 for the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago. The group provides meals for families in need throughout the suburbs at Thanksgiving.
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‘It just doesn't seem very Barrington’: Commission opposes gated community at former PepsiCo siteAug 27, 2025 9:47 am - Barrington plan commissioners this week unanimously opposed a proposal for an 88-home gated community, the Claremont, on the former PepsiCo property. However, the final decision on the proposal for 617 W. Main Street rests with the village board, which could reach a final vote at its Sept. 22 meeting.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to present ‘Matthew 101’ adult education classAug 27, 2025 1:37 am - An adult education class on the Gospel of Matthew will be held on Oct. 4, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 31 to Sept. 6Aug 26, 2025 10:03 pm - Upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and garden shows in the Chicago area.