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Marengo contamination suit unresolved
October 11, 2018

Attorneys for Arnold Magnetic Engineering, Inc., and its parent property owner, 300 West LLC, will meet Oct.10 before 22nd Judicial Court Judge Michael Chmiel for a status hearing revolving…
Lake County 5K run/walk draws attention to opioid crisis
October 10, 2018

The Lake Villa-based Gateway Foundation and the Lake County Opioid Initiative have partnered together to raise public awareness over the health crisis arising from opioid addiction,…
Lake Forest College celebrates grand opening of Lillard Science Center
October 10, 2018

Lake Forest College will celebrate the grand opening of its new $43 million science building, the Lillard Science Center, with a ceremony and reception beginning at 5 p.m. on Oct. 12….
McHenry County News Briefs
October 10, 2018

McHenry County Adamson to serve as Public Health Administrator The McHenry County Department of Health announced that Melissa Hall Adamson will serve as the new Public Health Administrator…
McHenry County Calendar of Events October 10 – October 16
October 9, 2018

October 11 Drop-In Tot Open Gym 9:30-11 a.m. Grand Oaks Gym, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake $5 Tots (ages 1-4) with a parent or caregiver can enjoy open gym time in this Crystal Lake…
Late fall start anticipated for Stratton Dam gate repair
October 3, 2018

Repairs to the aged sluice gates of the William G. Stratton Lock and Dam, located on the Fox River in McHenry, is expected to get underway in late October and completed by the same…
McHenry County News Briefs
October 3, 2018

COUNTY Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration gets historical distinction The Dan and Lorena Andrew House in Woodstock received historic landmark status Sept. 29 when the McHenry County Historical…
McHenry County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10
October 2, 2018

October 5 Judas Beast 9 p.m. Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake Free See Iron Maiden/Judas Priest tribute band Judas Beast perform songs from iconic British heavy…

Illinois EPA issues an air quality alert for Friday

June 2, 2023

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim is encouraging Illinois residents to use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be in the “Unhealthy…

Board of education looks to fill the preschool provider gaps

June 2, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for some of the new…

State boosts funding for higher education, student tuition help

May 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker began a tour of the state to tout the new state budget that lawmakers passed last week, stopping at two university campuses Wednesday, May 31 to highlight…

Cannabis regulatory reform bill fails to advance

May 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – A proposed cannabis reform bill won’t get further consideration until at least the General Assembly’s fall veto session after stakeholders failed to come to an agreement…

Measure gives utilities control over new downstate transmission lines

May 30, 2023

SPRINGFIELD — In the final hours of their spring session last week, lawmakers approved a controversial measure that would give existing power companies in downstate Illinois, notably…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: NRCS conservation programs setting records

May 30, 2023

With the focus on last week’s “SCOTUS WOTUS” ruling re-defining what can be considered a waterway of the U.S., we devote this week’s column to conservation efforts in agriculture….

Marengo contamination suit unresolved

Lake County 5K run/walk draws attention to opioid crisis

Lake Forest College celebrates grand opening of Lillard Science Center

McHenry County News Briefs

McHenry County Calendar of Events October 10 – October 16

Late fall start anticipated for Stratton Dam gate repair

McHenry County News Briefs

McHenry County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10

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