McHenry County
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3 suburban spellers test mettle at 101st Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 26, 2026 10:45 am - Three suburban contestants, two of them veterans, are representing their respective counties at this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Family in deadly Wonder Lake house explosion sues NicorMay 25, 2026 5:40 pm - The family of Sandra Patnaude, killed when her Wonder Lake house exploded on May 17, filed a lawsuit Friday against utility company Nicor Gas.
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High Five: Looking at the top prep sports events this weekMay 25, 2026 1:53 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep sports events this week.
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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Live painting classes part of Barrington Art FestivalMay 23, 2026 5:47 pm - Create your own painting or check out the work of other artists at the 17th annual Barrington Art Festival.
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Barn consumed by fire near Huntley, crews stop spread to nearby buildingsMay 23, 2026 5:35 pm - A barn near Huntley was consumed by fire Friday.
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Man accused of running over wife with car on purpose in Oakwood Hills jailedMay 23, 2026 4:43 pm - A man who has been accused of running over his wife with a car in Oakwood Hills and severely injuring her Friday evening has been jailed, court records indicate.
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Fire results in extensive damage to home in Fox River GroveMay 23, 2026 4:21 pm - A fire caused extensive damage late Friday to a home being renovated in Fox River Grove.
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Girls soccer: Huntley dominates second half, cruises over Zion-Benton to win Class 3A regional championshipMay 23, 2026 3:35 pm - Playing its first game in 10 days, Huntley took some time to recapture its rhythm during Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A regional girls soccer final. The Red Raiders earned thre...
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The Biz Week That Was: New cancer center in Arlington Heights, ComEd rates going upMay 23, 2026 12:15 pm - $175M cancer, neuroscience care facility proposed at Arlington Heights hospital A $175 million expansion for cancer and neuroscience care has been proposed for North...