McHenry County
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High school football 2026: Scouting Maine South, Maine East, Maine West, St. Viator and LeydenAug 14, 2026 7:57 pm - Central Suburban South Maine South Last year: 10-2, 5-0, conference champs Coach: Dave Inserra Top returning players: Jameson Purcell (6-3, 200, sr....
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‘Could be an uphill battle’: Wauconda drops action to block proposed solar projectAug 14, 2026 5:03 pm - Based on advice the village would face an uphill legal battle, Wauconda officials recently dropped action to forcibly annex agricultural property on the north end of town to block a proposed solar project.
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Libertyville history shared on guided walking tour around Cook ParkAug 14, 2026 4:19 pm - Learn about Libertyville’s first 100 years through the stories of buildings surrounding Cook Park in downtown Libertyville.
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Grant Community High product Kazlausky signs off with Air Force baseballAug 14, 2026 1:39 pm - A product of Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Mike Kazlausky recently announced his retirement as baseball coach at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, ending a distinguished coaching career.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansionAug 13, 2026 6:12 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.
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Proper precautions can keep night bike rides safeAug 13, 2026 2:20 pm - Riding safely at night with 250-300 bicyclists? Seems unlikely, even highly counterintuitive, but two suburban August events own safety records demonstrating it can be done, each with a decade of experience to back that claim.
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Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des PlainesAug 13, 2026 9:10 am - The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
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Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more landAug 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.