Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Families Displaced In Algonquin House Fire: Report
No one was injured in the blaze, fire officials said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Coronavirus Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Crystal Lake
The Crystal Lake site is the second mass vaccination clinic in McHenry County.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Work On Route 176 To Affect Traffic On Des Plaines River Bridge
The project is expected to be complete in July.
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Barrington, IL|News|
1 Killed In Lake County Crash With Tractor-Trailer
One man remained in critical condition Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Coach Named Chicago Bears' 'Coach Of The Week'
The Crystal Lake Central High School football program will receive a $2,000 donation from the Bears.
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills Allergy Tracker: Brace For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Vernon Hills.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Allergy Tracker: Brace For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Libertyville.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Grayslake.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Algonquin.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Allergy Tracker: Brace For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Crystal Lake.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Over $33K Raised For Former LITH Police Officer With Rare Cancer
Mike Domagala announced in March he would leave the Lake In The Hills police department, citing the "physical aspects of the job."
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Work On Stonegate Road In Algonquin Could Cause Delays Next Week
The roadway will close to non-local traffic starting Monday.
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Hawthorn 2.0: Developers Break Ground On 303 Apartments
In the mixed-use community, retail and residential are "seamlessly and masterfully intertwined," the CEO of Atlantic Residential said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
'Anomalies' Reported In McHenry County Election Results
The McHenry County Clerk's office said it determined "some races were misreported." Results are expected to be counted again on Thursday.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Coronavirus Testing: Where To Go In April
Mobile testing will be offered at during four events throughout the month.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Spring Farmers Market Returning Saturday
The spring market will continue through May 29 before it shifts to its summer schedule.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
'Unresponsive' Driver Jailed After Car Found Idling In Road: Cops
Police also noted several instances of graffiti found in Libertyville.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Man Dies In McHenry County Jail: Sheriff
The Crystal Lake man had been held in the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility since Feb. 22, authorities said.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Board Extends Downtown Outdoor Dining Into 2021
The board also approved the village's 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets, totaling over $27 million.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville D70 Offering In-Person Summer School
The district said its summer learning program aims to address information students might have missed during the pandemic.
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