Northwest Herald
Air quality prompts beach closures, cancellations of outdoor events, activities in McHenry County
Several outdoor activities in McHenry County were canceled Thursday because of heavy haze and poor air quality blamed on northern wildfires.
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2mOne dead, two others injured after boat crashes on Fox River near McHenry
Crash under investigation by IDNR Police
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2mOne dead, two others injured after boat crashes on Fox River near McHenry
Officials close part of river to through traffic
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1mCrystal Springs/Walkup roads reopened after closure because of fallen trailer
The intersection of Crystal Springs and Walkup roads near Crystal Lake was closed early Saturday afternoon.
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8mCost of Woodstock Stage Left upgrades prompts Council questions on how much city subsidizes Opera House
Woodstock officials have approved a contract for renovations at Stage Left – but concerns about the budget remain, especially in light of six-figure city subsidies for the venue and operating deficits.
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4mMcHenry County Board OKs solar farms under order of court: ‘My vote has been co-opted’
The McHenry County Board has voted to approve a quintet of solar farms after the courts ordered them to do it, and one day before the court-ordered deadline.