McHenry County
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Will voters back a new sales tax to fund Lake County school needs?May 06, 2026 7:33 pm - An initiative for a countywide sales tax to fund certain public school needs continues to advance though there is a way to go before voters would have a say.
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Barrington woman hurt in crash between motorcycle and minivanMay 06, 2026 6:27 pm - A motorcyclist was injured Tuesday evening after a collision with a minivan on Northwest Highway in Barrington, police said.
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Former Barrington High student detained as part of flotilla sailing to GazaMay 06, 2026 4:50 pm - A former Barrington resident wants to rejoin a group sailing to bring aid to Gaza after a flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces and later handed over to Greek authorities on Crete.
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How ‘church guy’ restored 101-year-old Elgin landmark after devastating stormMay 06, 2026 4:11 pm - Jeremy Bates was on his way to Kentucky last March when he learned about a historic church in Elgin devastated by the previous night’s storms. The McHenry man who’s built a reputation for restoring storm-ravaged churches turned around that day and helped restore the the church to its former glory.
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College of Lake County names James Beckom as Chief Financial OfficerMay 06, 2026 2:50 pm - College of Lake County has appointed James Beckom as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Services and Finance, approved by the CLC Board of Trustees at its April 28 meeting.
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‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses feds of keeping grand jury transcripts secretMay 06, 2026 11:10 am - Attorneys for the remaining “Broadview Six” immigration protesters charged in October say federal prosecutors are abusing their power in order to keep secret what they told the grand jury that indicted them, including on a rare conspiracy count.
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High-visibility traffic safety initiative for Route 59 corridor SaturdayMay 06, 2026 11:10 am - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies spanning nearly 72 miles from the Wisconsin state line to Will County in a traffic safety initiative focused on Route 59 on Saturday, May 9.
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Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risksMay 06, 2026 9:36 am - A 320-page lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and many other states, claiming they have not told customers the possible mental health implications of cannabis use while claiming it has curative effects for other ailments.
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Girls soccer: Kurth, Frangiamore, Puhar score twice as Cary-Grove cruises over Crystal Lake SouthMay 05, 2026 8:37 pm - Julia Valaitis ripped a shot off the crossbar. Malaina Kurth followed her shot and finished the play. With Cary-Grove already ahead in Tuesday’s Fox Valley Conference gir...
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Chain O’ Lakes reopens for boating; lower Fox River remains closedMay 05, 2026 5:00 pm - The Chain O’ Lakes and part of the Fox River have reopened for boating, the Fox Waterway Agency announced Tuesday.