Articles filed under Counties
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Why some suburban police departments are changing the roles of police dogsJun 22, 2021 1:00 am - The Elgin Police Department's "most famous" officer will be sworn in Saturday, but he won't be allowed to drive a squad car or make arrests. Chance, a 5-month-old golden...
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Kane County judge announces retirementJun 22, 2021 1:00 am - Kane County Circuit Judge James R. Murphy has announced he is retiring in July after 12½ years on the bench, according to a news release from the 16th Judicial Circuit. ...
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Auditor runner-up says DuPage clerk's estimated cost for a recount is 'outrageous'Jun 22, 2021 1:00 am - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says it will cost nearly $290,000 to do a judge-ordered recount of the November race for county auditor. But the candidate who sought ...
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DuPage County launches its annual budget surveyJun 21, 2021 11:00 pm - DuPage County residents can share their views regarding programs and initiatives important to them by completing the county's annual budget survey, which is now availabl...
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$500,000 bail set for Des Plaines man linked to $22 million drug bustJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Bail has been set at $500,000 for a Des Plaines man accused of multiple drug and weapons charges after a high-speed chase last month. Jesser Oaxaca, 32, of the 9100 blo...
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St. Charles plan commissioner poised to be appointed to county boardJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Longtime St. Charles Plan Commission Chair Todd Wallace is expected to join the Kane County Board and fill the vacant District 13 seat. The district represents residents...
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Two dogs in Lake County quarantined amid rabies investigationJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake County Health Department is assisting state authorities in an investigation involving imported dogs presumed to have come into contact with rabies. According to...
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Rabid bat found in Johnsburg home, young child's bedroomJun 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health is announcing that a bat found in a young child's bedroom in Johnsburg on June 16 has tested positive for rabies. Upon notificati...
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Fremont Center Road to closeJun 20, 2021 1:00 am - Fremont Center Road from Route 60 to Erhart Road in Fremont Township will be closed to through traffic for 50 days starting at 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 29. Fremont Center Ro...
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McHenry County affordable housingJun 18, 2021 1:00 am - The McHenry County Community Development Department is accepting applications for federal affordable housing funding. The county is offering more than $2.1 million in 20...