McHenry County
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Revolutionary War Patriots to be honored with Liberty Tree ceremony in St. CharlesOct 26, 2026 10:20 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a Liberty Tree Nov. 15 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles. A historical marker will recognize Revolutionary War Patriots who settled in and are buried in Kane County.
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Kane County judges to host 23rd annual Family Reading NightOct 26, 2026 8:19 pm - Kane County judges will host their 23rd annual Family Reading Night on Nov. 18, where they'll read bedtime stories to young children while wearing pajamas. The free event at the Kane County Law Library includes snacks and courtroom tours. It is part of a statewide initiative promoting literacy.
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Passenger critically injured in Elgin crash; police say not a result of chaseOct 26, 2026 5:20 pm - Authorities say a single-vehicle crash that left a passenger critically injured was not part of a police pursuit that happened on I-90 Saturday night.
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Schmit: Who had area’s top prep football performances in the opening round of the playoffs?Oct 26, 2026 4:20 pm - Kevin Schmit: Who had area’s top prep football performances in the opening round of the IHSA playoffs?
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‘Holding the line against AI’ community eventOct 26, 2026 4:11 pm - The Lake County state’s attorney’s office, Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center, Lake County Regional Office of Education and Lake County Sheriff’s Office will host “Holding the Line Against AI” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way.
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Substance-abuse recovery home proposed near CarpentersvilleOct 26, 2026 3:45 pm - A substance-abuse treatment center is proposing to open a recovery home in a house near Carpentersville.
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Elgin mayor honored by Metro West Council of GovernmentOct 26, 2026 2:50 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain was selected to receive the Champion of Metro West award by the Metro West Council of Government, becoming the first mayor in the organization's history to earn the honor.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Cary school board accepting applications for open seatOct 26, 2026 12:43 pm - The Cary District 26 Board of Education is accepting applications for an open seat.
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‘Edgy’ Tim O’Halloran: What’s your prep football team up against in the next round?Oct 25, 2026 3:36 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at the top players facing Daily Herald area prep football teams in the first round of the playoffs.