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Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with  Algonquin location

Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with Algonquin location

Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-through coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.

 
Girls soccer: Lynde heads Naperville North past Metea Valley

Girls soccer: Lynde heads Naperville North past Metea Valley

Cam Lynde has dreamed of playing college soccer ever since she started playing the game. While her dream will come true when she plays left back at Drury University after...

 
DuPage Democrats reelect party chair

DuPage Democrats reelect party chair

DuPage County Democrats have re-elected Reid McCollum to head the local party organization for another two years.

 
Did SAFE-T Act loophole contribute to DuPage County slaying? Top prosecutor thinks so

Did SAFE-T Act loophole contribute to DuPage County slaying? Top prosecutor thinks so

Did a loophole in the law that eliminated cash bail in Illinois contribute to the slaying of a suburban a woman whose husband stands accused of her murder? DuPage County’s top prosecutor thinks so. Here’s why.

 
DuPage County forced to pay bill after vendor disables election equipment

DuPage County forced to pay bill after vendor disables election equipment

DuPage County Board members this week approved a $629,068 expenditure after learning that election-related equipment had been disabled and wouldn’t be reactivated until a vendor was paid.

 
Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’

Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’

Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual Makers Madness competition held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The devices, NASA Standard Initiators, have been used in space flight going back to the 1970s and are crucial to maneuvering, separation and staging. The NSIs triumphed over a field of more than 100 entries and after nearly 167,000 votes were cast.

 
Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. Charles

Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. Charles

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice for the Fox River, stretching from Johnsburg to Red Gate Road in St. Charles.

 

Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or pay

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

 
Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinking

Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinking

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, waters also troubled the Volo Museum, as its Titanic exhibit was flooded after Tuesday night’s storms.

 
Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grants

Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grants

Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.

 
St. Charles venue won’t host controversial pastor; conservative group says it ‘won’t be silenced’

St. Charles venue won’t host controversial pastor; conservative group says it ‘won’t be silenced’

A country club in St. Charles says it won't host an event featuring a controversial speaker. Organizers are looking for another venue.

 
Geneva man accused of poisoning neighbor’s dogs

Geneva man accused of poisoning neighbor’s dogs

A Geneva man has been accused of poisoning a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking.

 
Weber, Thomas help represent the ladies at Lake County Senior Shootout

Weber, Thomas help represent the ladies at Lake County Senior Shootout

When only four girls showed up for the Lake County Shootout, they joined the boys instead... and one of them became an MVP.

 
Aurora man facing drug charges

Aurora man facing drug charges

An Aurora man is facing drug charges, after an investigation by state police, Aurora police and the Kendall County Police Assistance Team.

 
Midwest Tulip Festival opens April 17 at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park

Midwest Tulip Festival opens April 17 at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park

More than one million vibrant blooms will be on display at the Midwest Tulip Fest when it opens at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park.

 
Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog joints

Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog joints

Stan’s Donuts and the Girl Scouts have teamed up on a Samoa-inspired doughnut available through May 12. Plus, Kebab Bey opens Friday in Lombard and, thanks to readers, there are more suggestions for where to get a legit Chicago-style hot dog.

 
Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and more

Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and more

Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.

 
Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination rates

Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination rates

State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.

 
McHenry County friends create bookstore on wheels

McHenry County friends create bookstore on wheels

The business idea came to Jacquee McLeod and Cassi Hunn while the two McHenry County women were in a Florida pool. Their families — including their husbands and two children each — were vacationing together, and the two longtime friends were talking about their dream of jointly running a bookstore. On that day last June, mobile bookstore Here for the Plot was born.

 
Girls soccer: Crystal Lake Central scores early, shuts out Huntley

Girls soccer: Crystal Lake Central scores early, shuts out Huntley

All Peyton McMahon could think about was putting the ball away. Awarded a penalty kick after a hand-ball foul inside the Huntley box, Crystal Lake Central called upon its...

 

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