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Former DCFS caseworker convicted in AJ Freund case is released from jailSep 06, 2024 11:40 am - A former employee of Illinois’ child welfare agency convicted of mishandling the AJ Freund case months before the Crystal Lake boy was killed by his mother completed his jail term this week.
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Woman who trashed Island Lake PD apologizes, avoids felony convictionSep 06, 2024 5:15 am - A Schaumburg woman who trashed the Island Lake Police Department’s lobby this spring won’t be branded a felon, and for that she can at least partially thank her willingness to say “I’m sorry.”
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Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.
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Sheriff’s fall community police academy class beginsSep 05, 2024 4:53 pm - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s community police academy begins the week of Sept. 16 and runs through Nov. 18. Classes will be held Mondays at the sheriff’s substatio...
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Elgin man accused of punching courthouse security officer in WoodstockSep 05, 2024 11:05 am - An Elgin man accused of punching a McHenry County court security officer Tuesday declined to come out of his jail cell Wednesday for his initial court appearance.
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Motorcycle passenger injured in crash near Antioch dies; Charges could be upgradedSep 05, 2024 10:57 am - A Lindenhurst woman injured in an Aug. 31 motorcycle crash near Antioch has died, authorities said Thursday.
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GOP aims to keep McHenry County red as ‘margins get closer’Sep 05, 2024 10:20 am - McHenry is the last red collar county around Chicago. GOP leaders in the county say they are looking to keep it that way as the “margins get closer.“
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2024Sep 05, 2024 7:50 am - August was a month for capturing the vibrant colors of summer with photos of birds and butterflies, flowers and frogs.
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‘I think this is way better’: After 2 years, a denial and several revisions, housing plan approved in Lake ZurichSep 04, 2024 10:49 pm - After two years, a denial and numerous revisions a new residential neighborhood has been approved in Lake Zurich.
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16 inmates remain in custody after transport bus crash in HainesvilleSep 04, 2024 7:05 pm - Sixteen inmates being transported to McHenry County jail remained in custody after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in a crash at Route 120 and Hainesville Road, authorities said.