Articles filed under Counties
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Cook County launches court data dashboardApr 14, 2025 12:50 pm - The Cook County Circuit Clerk’s office has launched a new data dashboard providing the public with data about court filings dating back to 2020.
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Sheriff’s deputy navigated uncharted territory during COVID-19 pandemicApr 13, 2025 9:00 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy faced new challenges policing during the pandemic, including lack of in-person communication and difficult domestic disputes. But through it all, Deputy Tomas Flores maintained his commitment to serve and protect.
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Why a ‘blue wave’ swept through suburban township racesApr 12, 2025 12:45 pm - Democrats made significant gains in township races across the suburbs during this month’s election.
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Be it the thrill of coasters or other entertainment, Six Flags Great America readies to open Friday for 49th seasonApr 12, 2025 12:30 pm - Time again for the twists, turns and drops of heart-thumping roller coasters, the pulse of live entertainment and other attractions as Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opens Friday for its 49th season.
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Kane County Clerk completes tax extension; tax bills available for online viewing later this monthApr 11, 2025 11:49 pm - The Kane County Clerk's Office has completed the tax extension process, allowing the Treasurer's Office to send out property tax bills on time.
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Follett Content donates sales to Kids In NeedApr 11, 2025 8:57 pm - Edythe’s Book Nook, the employee bookstore of McHenry’s Follett Content, recently announced the donation of $1,300 from its January and February 2025, sales to Kids in Need McHenry County.
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‘Necessary and appropriate’: Lake County administrator gets 20% pay bumpApr 11, 2025 8:46 pm - Lake County Administrator Patrice Sutton received a 20% salary boost this week with strong support from county officials.
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No charges for deputies involved in 2023 shooting death of Aurora manApr 11, 2025 5:16 pm - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has declined to file criminal charges against three sheriff’s deputies who killed a man in a 2023 shooting.
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Local land conservancy to host ‘Preserving the Family Farm’ seminarApr 11, 2025 3:17 pm - A free seminar on May 1 will cover financial and legal aspects of putting agricultural conservation easements on farms to prevent development. It will feature a panel of experts and preserved landowners.
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Authorities identify man killed by police during standoffApr 11, 2025 2:12 pm - A man who barricaded himself inside a home near Crystal Lake Thursday before he was shot dead by police has been identified.