McHenry County
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Off-duty firefighter uses garden hose to contain blazeMay 10, 2026 11:35 am - An off-duty firefighter used a garden hose to help contain a house fire in Crystal Lake early Saturday, officials said.
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Cary man killed in drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South SideMay 10, 2026 8:07 am - A 19-year-old Cary man was fatally shot early Saturday in an apparent drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side.
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A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trendsMay 10, 2026 7:48 am - Healthy Beginnings run by the Cook County Department of Public Health gives moms “confidence” in caring for their infants, client says.
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Suburban Skyview: Barrington’s Route 14 railroad underpass work continuesMay 10, 2026 5:30 am - Drivers traverse the temporary four-lane roadway around the construction site of the railroad track underpass project on Route 14 in Barrington on Friday, April 24. The underpass will ease traffic congestion and improve emergency response times by separating vehicle and rail traffic.
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Plan for 280 single- and multifamily units on Cary Maplewood land advances over neighbor objectionsMay 09, 2026 4:05 pm - Developers are one step closer to transforming the former Maplewood School property in Cary into a multi- and single-family residential area, despite significant resident pushback.
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Baseball: Two-out hitting keys Huntley’s nonconference win at Maine SouthMay 09, 2026 3:44 pm - Whenever Huntley’s back was against the wall Saturday, it performed at its best. All nine runs the Red Raiders (23-4) scored in their 9-6 nonconference road win at Maine ...
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The science behind prescribed burns: Restoring native ecosystems through fireMay 09, 2026 3:00 am - Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used by the Forest Preserves of Cook County to care for prairies, woodlands and savannas.
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Baseball: Eickelmann, Rettberg spark sixth inning rally as Huntley comes back to beat McHenryMay 08, 2026 9:35 pm - Gavin Rettberg has been pulling the ball for most of the season. On Friday, Rettberg used the opposite field in a crucial moment as Huntley attempted to rally and take th...
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Reinvesting in Main Street: Wauconda approves $15K for building facade workMay 08, 2026 7:23 pm - The exterior of an old building on a familiar corner in downtown Wauconda will be getting some attention with $15,000 in assistance from the village.
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Photos: April was a colorful month for Daily Herald photographersMay 08, 2026 5:30 pm -