Articles filed under Counties
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What's in a name? Non-native species not the same as invasivesMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - "Invasive species" is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the eme...
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Kane County forest district wants federal funds to bail out Cougars lossesMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District wants at least a six-figure cut of the county's federal American Rescue Plan funds to help make up for more than a year, and cou...
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DuPage Children's Museum reopening June 5May 25, 2021 1:00 am - After more than a year of being closed to the public, the DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville is reopening June 5 for general admission. Reduced capacity and timed ad...
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Support Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois June 5 in Crystal LakeMay 24, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, June 5, several McHenry County Police agencies including the Algonquin, Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock police departments and McHenry County Sheriff's ...
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Suburbs wary of proposed railway merger that could mean more freight trainsMay 24, 2021 5:30 am - The brawl between railroad giants Canadian National and Canadian Pacific to acquire Kansas City Southern Railway tilted in CN's direction Friday when officials announced...
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Cook County offering free Six Flags tickets with COVID-19 shots WednesdayMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - As an incentive to put COVID-19 vaccine shots into arms, Cook County health officials will hand out 15,000 tickets to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee at its mass sites...
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McHenry County Board to move ahead with public hearing on redistricting proposalMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - The McHenry County Board last week decided it will move ahead with gathering public input on the redrawing of the county board's map. It is a process required by the sta...
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Hawthorn Woods motorcyclist seriously injured in Long Grove crashMay 22, 2021 1:00 am - A 25-year-old motorcyclist from Hawthorn Woods was seriously injured after striking another vehicle with his bike about 8:30 a.m. today in Long Grove, Lake County sherif...
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Owner of traveling reptile show charged with animal crueltyMay 21, 2021 5:30 am - An Elmhurst woman who owns a traveling reptile show faces animal cruelty charges alleging she failed to properly feed and provide other necessary care to her snakes and ...
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Proposal could give Hispanic residents more representation on Kane County BoardMay 21, 2021 5:30 am - Hispanic Kane County residents may have a chance to elect as much as one-third of the county board if new district boundaries win approval. The 24-member county board cu...