Articles filed under Counties
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Leaders & Legacies: Daniel L. Goodwin, business, community and philanthropic leaderNov 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. It highl...
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McHenry regional superintendent removed from officeNov 17, 2021 12:00 am - The McHenry County Board unanimously voted Tuesday night to remove Regional Superintendent of Education Leslie Schermerhorn from her elected office following years of tr...
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Youth, minorities impacted most in latest Kane County COVID-19 spikeNov 17, 2021 12:00 am - School-aged children joined Hispanic and Black Kane County residents as the people experiencing the highest numbers of COVID-19 infections during the latest spike. Count...
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Enjoy a 'Russian Spectacular' Nov. 22 with Midwest Philharmonic OrchestraNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Join the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra for a "Russian Spectacular" at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. Explor...
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How the hardy bald cypress thrives in swamps and flooded areasNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Trees are as close to immortality as the rest of us ever come. - Karen Joy Fowler Author Karen Joy Fowler has it right. When it comes to "immortal" trees in Illinois and...
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'Fancy and full of life': Esther's Friends supports families of hospitalized childrenNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Esther Viola Frey never knew a stranger. She always had a smile on her face and, by all accounts, she was a force to be reckoned with. Her strong spirit made up for her ...
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Be a bellringer for Salvation Army of McHenry CountyNov 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is its biggest so...
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Adopt a Grandparent with McHenry County holiday programNov 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Fisher Outreach Group's 2021 holiday program will focus on the senior and senior veterans throughout McHenry County. They have adopted the residents at the Fair Oaks Hea...
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Good News Sunday: Aurora man who rescued driver stuck on tracks named Citizen of YearNov 14, 2021 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Lewis Medina, who pulled an unresponsive...
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McHenry County Board set to vote to remove regional superintendentNov 14, 2021 12:00 am - The potential removal of McHenry County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Leslie Schermerhorn is set for a vote Tuesday before the McHenry County Board. The bo...