McHenry County
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Storm knocks out power, trees in McHenry County on SaturdayAug 16, 2025 6:39 pm - A strong thunderstorm rolled through McHenry County about 4 p.m. Saturday, downing trees, knocking out power and flooding some streets.
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Federal cuts to weather staff put Illinois emergency alerts at riskAug 16, 2025 3:41 pm - As Illinois recovers from a record-breaking year of tornadoes that prompted emergency declarations across several counties, local officials and lawmakers are sounding the alarm about deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service – and the risks they pose to public safety.
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Mercyhealth agrees to $1M settlement for religious discrimination over COVID-19 vaccine mandateAug 16, 2025 11:00 am - Mercyhealth health care system has agreed to pay more than $1 million to employees and offered to reinstate employees who were terminated for refusing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine policy for religious reasons.
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‘Celebrate the Women’s Vote’ with a fun fair on Woodstock SquareAug 13, 2025 11:08 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 17, “Celebrate the Women’s Vote!” will mark the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which recognized the right of women to vote. Hosted by the McHenry County Chapter of the League of Women Voters and the McHenry County Historical Society, this free, family-friendly fun fair will be held on the historic Woodstock Square.
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Bull Valley HOA showcases successful natural area managementAug 11, 2025 10:53 pm - The afternoon of Friday, Aug. 15, is an opportunity for homeowners to learn how a homeowners association (HOA) has successfully managed its common areas as natural habit...
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Peter Austin, McHenry County’s top nonelected official, to retire after 20 years in the jobAug 09, 2025 2:25 pm - McHenry County’s highest-ranking employee, longtime Administrator Peter Austin, announced Friday he will retire at the end of the year.
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Bat encounters rise in McHenry County, health officials sayAug 06, 2025 7:14 pm - Human-bat encounters are in the rise in McHenry County, health officials said Monday.
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One injured in Harvard rollover crashAug 04, 2025 7:51 pm - A driver of a pickup truck and 40-foot camper was taken to the hospital after his vehicle rolled over near Harvard Monday afternoon. The Harvard Fire Protection District ...
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A powerful finish to the McHenry County FairAug 03, 2025 2:40 pm - The McHenry County Fair was dragged across the finish line Sunday, as a tractor and truck pull highlighted the final day of the annual celebration of the region’s agricultural past and present.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Fair for families on Aug. 10Jul 30, 2025 11:37 pm - Enjoy butterfly exhibits, kids' activities, vendor booths, and live music at the beach during the 10th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Crystal Lake