McHenry County
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Cary-area man charged with reckless homicide in Deer Park fatal crashJun 03, 2026 6:28 pm - A Cary-area man has been charged with felony reckless homicide in connection with a Jan. 13 crash that killed a 95-year-old Palatine man in Deer Park, authorities said.
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Federal immigration arrest outside Kane jail was legal, state’s attorney and undersheriff sayJun 03, 2026 6:02 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney and an undersheriff said Wednesday federal immigration agents were allowed to arrest two people exiting the Kane County jail.
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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Lake in the Hills man faces 8th DUI charge after crashJun 03, 2026 1:12 pm - A Lake in the Hills man is being detained in the Kane County jail as a danger to the community after being charged for the eighth time with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Waukegan casino breaks ground on new $302M permanent facilityJun 03, 2026 10:20 am - Shovels hit the dirt as workers broke ground Wednesday on the permanent site for the American Place Casino in Waukegan. The new $302 million casino will be erected at 4011 Fountain Square Place, directly east of the temporary facility where it has been operating since February 2023.
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Best Bets: Playful ‘Evanescent’ installation opens at the Chicago Botanic GardenJun 03, 2026 8:34 am - The Chicago Botanic Garden debuts the new installation “Evanescent,” The Second City returns to Aurora, Melissa Etheridge rocks out at the Brookfield Zoo, and the Champions of Magic dazzle at Chicago’s Studebaker Theatre.
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Boys lacrosse: Wheaton Academy handles Barrington, advances to stateJun 02, 2026 10:13 pm - Prolific offense, stifling defense and solid goalkeeping. All those ingredients contributed to Wheaton Academy’s 17-3 win over Barrington in Tuesday’s Huntley supersectio...