McHenry County
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Fox River Grove seeks court approval to tear down abandoned apartment projectDec 29, 2024 9:39 am - Fox River Grove is seeking court approval to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex as lawsuits among contractors and its developer continue.
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The Biz Week That Was: Auto repair shop closes, referendum on development and more among the highlightsDec 29, 2024 5:22 am - Palatine auto and tire repair shop dating back to 1946 to close at year’s end The vintage brick building conjures memories of classic roadside auto repair shops. The...
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Bidding adieu to suburban businesses that closed in 2024Dec 29, 2024 5:08 am - Patrons bid farewell to neighborhood haunts, chain eateries, mom-and-pop operations, longtime community staples and shuttered shopping malls that were among a slew of business closures in the suburbs this year. Here, we mark the demise of a sampling of those ventures, some of which left lingering memories in the hearts of their loyal customers.
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Girls basketball: Huntley stays perfect with Komaromy semifinal win over StevensonDec 28, 2024 10:10 pm - Undefeated Huntley was ready to battle when the Red Raiders faced Stevenson in the semifinals of the 41st annual Komaromy Classic girls basketball tournament Saturday nig...
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County official charged with DUI will keep driver's license, judge rulesDec 28, 2024 10:30 am - Prosecutors argued Samantha Steele’s license should be revoked, but her lawyer convinced the judge to block the revocation, arguing she wasn’t properly warned before refusing to submit to DUI testing. Steele — a member of the county’s property-tax appeal panel — was arrested last month after crashing into parked cars.
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New Lake County-wide dispatch system hires executive directorDec 28, 2024 9:33 am - An executive director has been hired to head the Lake County Consolidated Emergency Communications system set to become fully operational in 2025.
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Boys basketball: Waubonsie Valley responds to CL South’s challenge, repeats Hinkle championshipDec 27, 2024 10:28 pm - An inspiring third-quarter sequence for Crystal Lake South was infuriating to Waubonsie Valley. Sophomore Carson Trivellini scored on his third consecutive try off an off...
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Boys basketball: Cary-Grove beats Geneva to place fifth at Hinkle Holiday ClassicDec 27, 2024 8:10 pm - Cary-Grove felt like it let a big opportunity slip away following a 58-41 loss to top-seeded Waubonsie Valley in its quarterfinal game at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic e...
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Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable deaths across the suburbs in 2024Dec 27, 2024 3:04 pm - As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, we remember those we've lost this year in the suburbs. Educators, public servants, business leaders and philanthropists were among them, all leaving indelible marks through their accomplishments and dedication.
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Irish Stew plays WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaDec 27, 2024 1:23 pm - WinterFest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.