Articles filed under Counties
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McHenry approves $52.7 million 2021-22 budget, with 'extremely conservative' revenue estimatesMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - The McHenry City Council last week unanimously approved a $52.7 million budget, with a more than $520,000 reduction in expected general fund revenues from last year's mu...
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Busy road construction season planned in Lake CountyMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - Lake County motorists will face another busy construction season with $109 million in projects planned. Work in some areas has started or is gearing up. More than 30 pro...
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Wonder Lake garage fire spreads to two houses, leaving one uninhabitableMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - A garage fire Saturday afternoon in Wonder Lake left one house uninhabitable, and caused the house across the street to catch on fire. Wonder Lake Fire Protection Distri...
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United Way of Lake County funds pandemic-related vaccine, food outreachMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - United Way of Lake County has awarded $115,000 in the eighth round of Lake County COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants to eight local nonprofits. The grants are fo...
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Parkinson's doesn't stop Lindenhurst veteran from serving othersMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - Depending on the day, Vietnam veteran Paul Baumunk can lose his voice by late afternoon. Or worse. A few weeks ago, his vocal chords froze and he couldn't breathe. About...
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3 iconic attractions are opening back up this weekend. What you need to know.Apr 30, 2021 5:00 am - For the many entertainment-starved seekers out there, this is your weekend. Three iconic attractions are slated to open after months of being closed by either winter or ...
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Batavia teacher named Kane County Educator of the YearApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - A special-education teacher in Batavia Unit District 101 was named Kane County Educator of the Year Friday. Susan Jones, who teaches at Alice Gustafson Elementary School...
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DuPage expects to fully vaccinate 80% of residents by July 1Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - DuPage County officials say they plan to have 80% of eligible residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within two months. The county already has a head start on the a...
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Lake County's newest sheriff's deputy is a dog named DannoApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake Count sheriff's office has announced its newest recruit - a 20-month-old German shepherd named Danno. The dog's name was submitted by fifth-grader Norah Gault o...
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McHenry County turnout ranged from less than 2% to nearly 30% in April 6 electionApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting gatherings, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County sought to make their candidate forums and other election events more conveni...