McHenry County
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$2 billion data center proposal in Barrington Hills withdrawnJan 27, 2026 12:21 pm - A real estate developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a data center in Barrington Hills, officials announced.
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Best bets: Morton Arboretum’s Chocolate Weekend, Renee Fleming at Lyric, Kevin Nealon at The DenJan 27, 2026 10:32 am - Morton Arboretum welcomes chocolate lovers, divas Patti LuPone and Renee Fleming headline two Chicago venues, and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Kevin Nealon brings the laughs to The Den Theatre.
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‘We get it right from Texas’: Summer Moon Coffee landing in WheatonJan 27, 2026 10:09 am - Husband-and-wife team Emily and Jesse Moffitt soon will introduce Wheaton to a distinctive wood-fired coffee from the Lone Star State. The owners of a Summer Moon Coffee franchise in Crystal Lake are opening a second shop on Butterfield Road.
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A groundhog robot? Woodstock won’t bow to PETA pressure to replace its woodchuck mascotJan 27, 2026 7:41 am - Woodstock Willie is set to make his annual prognostication on the next six weeks of weather early on Groundhog Day morning. However, the national animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for the furry forecaster to be replaced by a 3D holographic projection, the costumed mascot, a stuffed toy, or even an AI-powered robot groundhog.
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hikeJan 26, 2026 7:29 pm - Saying it can no longer be avoided, Fox Lake Fire Protection District officials will be asking voters March 17 for a tax increase to fund pensions.
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Candidate’s supporters come together to knit, crochet for people in needJan 26, 2026 6:40 pm - Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh’s supporters came together Saturday to knit winter gear for needy people.
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Man argues self-defense in Pingree Grove murder caseJan 26, 2026 6:34 pm - A Pingree Grove man was defending himself when he shot a man to death, then stored the body in a pole barn in 2024, his attorney said Monday.
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Join the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ Walk to benefit District 300 Food PantryJan 26, 2026 5:07 pm - The District 300 Food Pantry is participating in the "Coldest Night of the Year" winter walk fundraiser on Feb. 28 to support the hungry, homeless, and hurting in the community.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Jan 26, 2026 4:58 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances from last week.