Articles filed under Counties
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Officers were justified in shooting Aurora man, Kane state’s attorney rulesMay 08, 2026 3:59 pm - Aurora police officers who shot a man to death last year were justified in their use of deadly force, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced Friday.
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Elgin man found guilty of drug-induced homicide in motel overdoseMay 08, 2026 1:42 pm - An Elgin man has been found guilty of drug-induced homicide in connection with the 2023 death of a man in McHenry County.
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McHenry County conservatives plan ‘Rally of the Silent Majority’ May 17May 08, 2026 12:49 pm - Saying “conservatives can no longer afford to be silent,” groups aligned with the Republican Party plan what they’ve dubbed a “Rally of the Silent Majority” on May 17 in McHenry.
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Pen pups: Why more police dogs are going to work in jailsMay 07, 2026 6:12 pm - We’re used to seeing police dogs out on the street alongside officers and deputies, but these days a growing number of K-9 units are at work out of the public eye and behind steel doors in jails.
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Former Barrington man facing charges of possessing child sexual abuse materialsMay 07, 2026 4:49 pm - A 19-year-old man who moved out of Barrington has been brought back to Lake County on charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials.
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Elgin Police Department honored with Marklund Community Partner AwardMay 07, 2026 1:32 pm - The Elgin Police Department received a Community Partner Award from Marklund, a nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities, for their volunteer work including holiday giving and classroom visits.
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Marklund honors Wheaton woman’s dedication with Volunteer of the Year awardMay 07, 2026 1:28 pm - Bette Klein, a Wheaton resident, received Marklund's 2025 Volunteer of the Year award for her exceptional dedication to the nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale.
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Learn about police and fire safety at Lake County First Responders ExpoMay 07, 2026 1:02 pm - A two-day event to support first responders will be held May 16 and 17 at Gurnee Mills, parking Lot E, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2026May 07, 2026 12:43 pm - The images by our top finishers in April’s amateur photo contest capture moments of both humor and serenity.
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Unplugged and unbothered: Best spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relaxMay 07, 2026 9:55 am - Peace and quiet: Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his favorite spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relax.