Articles filed under Counties
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McHenry County Health Dept. hosts alkaline battery recycling eventJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health in Woodstock will be accepting single-use alkaline batteries for recycling through Jan. 29 at its Woodstock location. Battery siz...
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Two months after election, some Cook County poll workers still waiting for paychecksJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Months after the November election, dozens - and perhaps hundreds - of Cook County election judges who worked the polls despite the health risks from the pandemic still ...
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Former Lake County state's attorney appointed as judgeJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Former Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim, who lost his reelection battle in November, has been appointed as a judge in the 19th Circuit Court. Nerheim will fill ...
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Executive director out at Plum library in LombardJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Barb Kruser is out as executive director at Helen Plum Library, library officials announced, without providing any reason for the leadership change. Sue Kehoe Wilsey, t...
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Rickert officially resigns as Kane County treasurerJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - David Rickert, the longest-serving treasurer in Kane County history, has resigned, setting in motion a process to fill an elected position that will instead be served by...
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Oak Brook electoral board votes to keep Drake Hotel owner on April ballotJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - The Oak Brook village electoral board voted Monday to dismiss an objection to Jim Nagle's candidacy to run for village trustee. The board, comprised of Village Presiden...
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Tragedy and turmoil marked suburban crime news in 2020Jan 04, 2021 5:00 am - The heartbreaking story of the short, tragic life of AJ Freund, the Crystal Lake 5-year-old beaten to death in 2019 then buried in a shallow grave in Woodstock, conclude...
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COVID-19 testing in Kane CountyJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health will offer COVID-19 mobile testing several times this month in Kane County. Tests will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last: ...
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Lake County hosting discussion on COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 13Jan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart will host a virtual discussion with Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister, medical epidemiologist Dr. Sana Ahm...
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Elgin couple the first married by Cook County clerk in 2021Jan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Ashley Graff had some pre-wedding jitters Monday, but they had nothing to do with finally tying the knot after an 11-year engagement. Her concern was about the wedding g...