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Drive-up ATM coming to Cary after mayor breaks tie voteJul 11, 2025 1:49 pm - A U.S. Bank drive-up ATM will be coming to a Cary parking lot after it was narrowly passed by the village board with a tie-breaking vote from the mayor.
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Des Plaines man loses $32,000 in crypto scam: policeJul 11, 2025 12:01 pm - A Des Plaines man was taken for approximately $32,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, police said Friday.
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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.