McHenry County
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Girls lacrosse: Starr shines bright, scores 6 goals as Crystal Lake Central co-op holds off HuntleyApr 17, 2026 9:32 pm - Senior attacker Anna Starr had Huntley circled on her calendar. In a matchup that players from both sides deemed a rivalry game, Crystal Lake Central co-op fought to rema...
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Girls soccer: Barrington takes key MSL game over FremdApr 17, 2026 9:00 pm - Fans of the great soccer rivalry between Barrington and Fremd have witnessed some emotionally charged and classic games over the years. Friday night was not one of those....
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Softball: Barrington stays perfect with heart-stopping win over FremdApr 17, 2026 8:53 pm - Barrington and Fremd, two perennial softball powers in the Mid-Suburban League, have played numerous dramatic games over the years. On Friday in Palatine, they played one...
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Special exhibition explains the role of pollinators and how to support themApr 17, 2026 4:16 pm - For the Love of Pollinators, a special exhibition that blends art, ecology and everyday action, continues at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville through May 31.
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Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis showsApr 17, 2026 2:20 pm - North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.
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Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with Algonquin locationApr 17, 2026 9:45 am - Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-through coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.
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Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. CharlesApr 16, 2026 1:04 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice for the Fox River, stretching from Johnsburg to Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
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Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or payApr 16, 2026 12:50 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinkingApr 16, 2026 9:57 am - On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, waters also troubled the Volo Museum, as its Titanic exhibit was flooded after Tuesday night’s storms.
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Woodstock Folk Festival spring benefit concert celebrates Route 66 centennialApr 16, 2026 12:13 am - Join a musical journey on historic Route 66 which begins in Illinois and ends in California. On Sunday, April 26, performers will present songs and stories about road trips, cars, and places along Route 66.