Articles filed under Counties
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McHenry County declares state of emergencyMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has declared a state of emergency for the county in response to its first COVID-19 case, officials said in a news release Wedne...
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Lake County clerk suggests precautions when votingMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Clerk's Office is supplying sanitizing wipes in all 16 early and 121 Election Day voting sites for routine cleaning of frequently touched marking materia...
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Seeing red? How Lake County hopes new visors keep traffic signals visible in snowstormsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation wants to make drivers see red. And it will be a good thing when they do, officials say. The county board this week approved a ...
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Scholarships for students studying environmental issuesMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students who will enter college to pursue a career directly related to preserving/protecti...
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Green Living Fair set for Saturday in LibertyvilleMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The 10th Green Living Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at 135 W. Church St., in downtown Libertyville. Sponsored by the Lake County Green Congregat...
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McHenry County health officials call for canceling eventsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The McHenry County Department of Health is urging municipalities and organizations to consider postponing nonessential public events and meetings. The recommendation com...
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Honor Flights canceled nationwideMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The national Honor Flight Network, which consists of 125 hubs that arrange trips for veterans to Washington D.C., will postpone all trips through April 30. The decision...
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DuPage taking steps to reduce courthouse visitors amid coronavirus fearsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - DuPage County's chief judge has directed steps be taken to reduce the number of people and groups entering the courthouse in Wheaton to help prevent the spread of the co...
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Father, son, arrested in 3-pound Aurora area marjuana bustMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - A father and son have been arrested and charged with felony marijuana possession Tuesday after authorities said they searched their Aurora-area house and seized 3 pounds...
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Found with dogs, kennel operator charged with animal cruelty must pay new bailMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Bail was doubled Wednesday for a kennel operator charged with animal cruelty who was caught March 7 with a dog in his car, violating the terms of his bail. Garrett Merca...