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Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call and local Irish dancers are coming to Huntley March 1Feb 06, 2026 11:24 am - A free St. Patrick's Day-themed concert featuring Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company will take place on March 1 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Suburban man admits hacking women’s social media accounts to steal nude photosFeb 06, 2026 11:05 am - A Southwest suburban man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting in federal court Wednesday that he hacked the Snapchat accounts of dozens of women to obtain nude photos, authorities said.
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‘Hearts permanently broken’: Driver in DUI crash that killed Island Lake man sentenced; family tells of griefFeb 06, 2026 10:25 am - Before a packed courtroom in McHenry County Thursday, friends and family of a 24-year-old Island Lake man killed in 2024 by a drunk driver spoke of the light and love he brought to their lives.
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‘Communication is key’: Gurnee police program supports those on autism spectrumFeb 05, 2026 5:41 pm - Gurnee police have launched the Blue Envelope Program to enhance communication and promote safer, more positive interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Long Grove’s iconic covered bridge takes another smackFeb 05, 2026 5:20 pm - Another vehicle struck the bridge at Robert Parker Coffin Road Wednesday evening. Village officials said this is the 73rd strike since the bridge reopened in August 2020.
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Endeavor Health grant benefits Palatine food pantryFeb 05, 2026 3:59 pm - A Palatine food pantry has received a $100,000 grant from Endeavor Health that will boost its efforts to fight food insecurity.
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Person struck by freight train in Villa Park ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 3:37 pm - Officials say a pedestrian was hit by a freight train Thursday in Villa Park.
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Why Batavia wants to reduce lanes on Route 31 through downtownFeb 05, 2026 3:25 pm - Batavia authorities want to reduce traffic lanes on Batavia Avenue (Route 31) through the city’s downtown and believe state officials are inclined to go along with it. There could also be changes for traffic and parking on Wilson Street near the state highway to improve safety for pedestrians.
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One person’s worst moment is another’s online content: Why police want restrictions on bodycam video accessFeb 05, 2026 3:22 pm - Targeting social media sites that profit off embarrassing bodycam videos, police leaders are pushing legislation to limit access to footage. But some see it potentially rolling back gains in police accountability and transparency.
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Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village names new hospital presidentFeb 05, 2026 3:06 pm - Ellis Hawkins was named the new president of Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove Village, replacing Dan Doherty, who left for a similar role in Northwest Indiana.