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Whooping cough rises sharply in McHenry County
Dec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - Eleven cases of whooping cough were reported in November in McHenry County, according to a newly updated McHenry County Department of Health report.
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‘It’s the end of an era’: Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine closes doors after 5 decadesDec 04, 2024 12:46 pm - After five decades, Billy’s Pancake House, a Palatine mainstay, has closed its doors.
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Authorities: Man had more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuseDec 04, 2024 11:30 am - A Lindenhurst man is charged with having more than 1,000 images and videos depicting violent child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Dec 04, 2024 10:52 am - The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no long...
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Body found near island in AuroraDec 04, 2024 10:20 am - A man’s body was found Tuesday afternoon near Hurd’s Island on the Fox River in Aurora.
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Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing
Dec 04, 2024 9:50 am - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first phase in a plan to modernize the management and licensing process for service providers across the state.
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Lights, camera .... Christmas! Batavia family will compete on season premiere of ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’
Dec 04, 2024 9:00 am - Batavia resident Brett Foy and his family create the Lights on Ekman display every year, and now they will have a shot at a $50,000 grand prize when they compete in the 12th season of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” premiering Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Indian Trails library kicks off ‘One Book, One Community’ program SundayDec 04, 2024 8:02 am - Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library will host an open house Sunday to mark the start of a new “One Book, One Community” program. The event will run from noon to 2 p.m...
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Tree lighting and more at Miracle on Main Street in Lake ZurichDec 04, 2024 8:02 am - Miracle on Main Street will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Rotary Park, 7 E. Main St., in downtown Lake Zurich. The special event features a 24-foot tr...
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Elgin Fire Department collecting winter outerwear for adults in needDec 04, 2024 8:01 am - The Elgin Fire Department is collecting winter outerwear to support the Community Crisis Center’s effort to provide warm clothing for adults in need.