McHenry County
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Crystal Lake District 155 among those targeted in DOJ probe over gender, sexuality policiesMay 01, 2026 11:24 am - Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 is among three dozen school systems in Illinois that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating over policies related to gender and sexuality.
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Softball: McHenry duo too much for Cary-GroveApr 30, 2026 9:13 pm - Blink and you’ll miss McHenry‘s Danica McCarthy and Charlee Cape at the top of the Warriors’ lineup. The left-handed sophomore duo continued their season-long tear on Th...
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Softball: Barrington scores early, handles Hersey for 24th straight winApr 30, 2026 8:30 pm - Barrington just can’t seem to lose. Bolstered by a 5-run first inning, the Broncos (24-0, 8-0) secured a 13-2 run-rule victory over Hersey (7-9, 2-5) on the road amid glo...
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Island Lake man accused of threatening to shoot people, pistol-whipping man in bar pleads guiltyApr 30, 2026 7:26 pm - A man accused of threatening to shoot people in an Island Lake bar pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing a stolen firearm and aggravated battery in a public place.
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Local NFL draft picks savor a special momentApr 30, 2026 4:06 pm - Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.
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Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship programApr 30, 2026 1:43 pm - A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in Illinois launched by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association provides online college coursework and real-life experience. The program, announced earlier this year, provides management training and experience, usually for employees already working for a company. Employers who enroll current or future employees in the program can receive up to $5,000 in tax credits per apprentice.
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Kane County revamping property tax bill lookApr 30, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.
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Man convicted in DUI crash that killed 2 in 2005 pleads guilty in new drunk-driving collision near McHenryApr 30, 2026 8:53 am - A man convicted in a drunk-driving crash that killed two people on New Year’s Day 2005 has pleaded guilty to driving drunk last November when, authorities said, he caused a crash near McHenry.
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Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake countiesApr 30, 2026 8:24 am - Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.
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Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining 'Broadview Six' ICE protestersApr 30, 2026 7:26 am - Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they will dismiss the controversial conspiracy charge against the remaining four members of the so-called “Broadview Six,” with plans to revise the case.