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MLB draft pick, Huntley graduate Brayden Bakes overcomes injuries, doubt to continue baseball journey
Huntley graduate Brayden Bakes, despite three shoulder surgeries, realized a life-long dream last weekend when he was selected in the 13th round of the MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. "I was…
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10mLisle man detained amid charges he was drunk, speeding before boat crash that killed woman on Fox River
A Lisle man was drinking Fireball whiskey and “traveling at full throttle” when he crashed his boat into another, killing a woman on the Fox River Saturday. He's been detained in jail while awaiting trial.
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2mFirst Secure Bank to hold free shred events in Johnsburg, Harvard
First Secure Community Bank will hold a free shred events at its various locations, including Johnsburg and Harvard, on Saturday.
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2m4 suburban teens – 3 from McHenry County – killed in crash during police pursuit in Chicago, authorities say
Four suburban teens died in a car crash early Sunday morning in Chicago following a police pursuit that ended with the car driving off the road into a train car, officials report.
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2m3rd annual McHenry Runathon held Aug. 6 at McCracken Field
The 3rd Annual McHenry Runathon will be held from 8-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at McCracken Field in McHenry. Check-ins will begin at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit McHenry Community High School’s cross country program.
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3mLisle man charged with reckless homicide in fatal Fox River boat crash near McHenry
A Lisle man is facing a reckless homicide charge from a fatal boat crash Saturday on the Fox River near McHenry.