McHenry County
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‘A heartbreaking loss’: Mundelein police officer ID’d as McHenry crash victimJun 30, 2026 12:28 pm - A Mundelein police officer who died following a weekend motorcycle crash is being remembered for his ability to connect with community members.
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‘World’s Largest’ Corn maze design puts USA’s milestone birthday front and centerJun 30, 2026 12:02 pm - It’s America’s 250th birthday, and the “World’s Largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in style.
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Opponents cite documents as proof Hoffman Estates plans data center on Plum Farms siteJun 30, 2026 11:58 am - A request to the Illinois Attorney General for a review of alleged Open Meetings Act violations is among the artillery being used by opponents of a potential rezoning of 186 acres in Hoffman Estates for a possible data center.
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Protests at Kane County courthouses to be restricted to designated areasJun 30, 2026 10:39 am - Public protests at Kane County’s courthouses are going to be limited to designated “free speech areas,” per new rules announced Tuesday by Chief Judge Robert Villa.
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Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, musicJun 30, 2026 10:01 am - Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.
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Arlington Heights Road project wrapping up after frustrating delaysJun 30, 2026 8:00 am - Frustrated travelers in southern Lake County soon can enjoy the ride without hassle as a delay-plagued project to rebuild nearly 2 miles of Arlington Heights Road wraps up.
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Register by June 30 for early-bird rate at Kane Forest Preserve Foundation golf outingJun 29, 2026 8:30 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation will host its annual golf outing on Sept, 10 at Hughes Creek Golf Course in Elburn, with early-bird registration at $450 per foursome until June 30, then increasing to $500.
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Cook County, Google offering scholarships for tech trainingJun 29, 2026 3:20 pm - Applications are now open for Cook County’s Project Rainbow Initiative and Grow with Google’s scholarship program.
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Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo ContestJun 29, 2026 2:43 pm - To celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is inviting constituents of the 64th House District to show off their patriotic spirit by participating in his America 250 Photo Contest. The contest is open to adults and students.
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Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opensJun 29, 2026 1:30 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is supporting healthier living with the launch of a teaching kitchen focused on nutrition education and wellness.