McHenry County
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Hazardous conditions on Fox River prompt temporary ban on recreational boatingJul 20, 2024 1:09 pm - High water levels and swift currents have created “conditions significantly hazardous” for boaters on large portions of the Fox River, officials reported.
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Orders are open for Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Fall Native Plant SaleJul 18, 2024 3:02 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees available for pre-order now through Aug. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale.
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Report: McHenry County needs more housing for its workforceJul 12, 2024 7:06 pm - McHenry County has a shortage of workforce housing, and about a quarter of county households are cost-burdened, according to a new report addressing housing in the county.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank, USDA offer summer food aid for childrenJul 10, 2024 9:44 pm - When summer rolls around, children who qualify for free and reduced breakfast at school lose that opportunity.
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Officials: Driver appears to have intentionally hit IDOT worker with car in MarengoJul 10, 2024 9:48 pm - A driver who struck and injured an Illinois Department of Transportation worker with her car Wednesday morning in Marengo appears to be have done so intentionally, authorities said.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 05, 2024 7:14 am - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 04, 2024 7:57 am - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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‘This is not a moment of pride for anybody’: McHenry County Board scales back Pride Month resolutionJun 21, 2024 7:11 am - The McHenry County Board recognized June as Pride Month, albeit with a scaled-back version of a proclamation.
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‘I’m getting a what?’ Rental company EV swaps can be daunting for driversJun 16, 2024 9:24 pm - Surprise, surprise! Your rental car is an electric vehicle and it’s just tough if you’ve never driven one before.
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Suburban serial killer Mark Smith set to appear before parole boardJun 13, 2024 6:57 pm - A confessed serial killer who murdered two young women and a teenager in the suburbs in 1970 is scheduled to appear before a state parole board early next month.