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Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike ThursdayJul 11, 2025 11:56 am - A detached garage in Lake in the Hills was one of several buildings in McHenry County that were struck by lightning and caught fire Thursday during thunderstorms rolling through the area.
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Man hit by car while crossing street in Algonquin during stormJul 11, 2025 11:55 am - A Thursday night storm is suspected to have been a factor in crash in which a pedestrian was hit by a car in Algonquin, police said.
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Northbrook Park District offers a lineup of classes, programs and events this fallJul 11, 2025 10:23 am - Fall is a great time for children and adults to try out a new sport, or perfect their skills for competition.
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Des Plaines man shares value of exercise for living with Parkinson’sJul 11, 2025 8:11 am - Guest columnist Dan Brown: A variety of exercises like jogging, biking, boxing and more is helping fight symptoms and fatigue from Parkinson’s disease. The disease may be incurable but it is not a death sentence, especially for those who stay active and positive.
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Cary house fire may have started from lightning during storms that pummeled areaJul 11, 2025 7:22 am - A Cary home was uninhabitable following a fire late Thursday that may have been sparked by a lightning strike.
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Look, up in the sky: Windy City Warbirds & Classics returns to St. CharlesJul 11, 2025 6:49 am - The Fox Valley Aero Club’s annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics air show runs through Saturday, featuring radio-controlled scale-model planes with a minimum wingspan of 80 inches.
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Naperville police: No sign of foul play after man pulled from Centennial BeachJul 11, 2025 6:44 am - A 27-year-old man died after being found unconscious in the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville, officials said. A witness to the lifeguard search described their teamwork Thursday night.
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Gardening tips for watering new plants and controlling weedsJul 11, 2025 6:25 am - Tim Johnson shares planting and watering tips, including keeping plants moist before planting and providing proper watering for containerized and balled-and-burlapped plants.
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Home & garden calendar July 13-19Jul 11, 2025 6:24 am - Local garden clubs and societies in suburban Chicago are hosting gardening events, including walks to view private gardens, club speakers on plant topics, cactus shows and sales, and judged flower shows.
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A passion for prairies: Peck Farm Park manager shares his love for Illinois grasslandsJul 11, 2025 5:49 am - Adam Dagley, facilities manager at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, is passionate about prairies. In a recent presentation, he discussed the importance of prairies in Illinois and the efforts being made to preserve them.