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National Weather Service warns of freezing rain causing icy conditions in Lake, McHenry counties

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory to warn of freezing rain that could cause hazardous conditions in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the advisory for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago and Ogle counties. The advisory, which was issued Tuesday morning, will remain in effect until 7 p.m. […]

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Algonquin-based School District 300 votes to go mask-optional following appellate court ruling

Algonquin-based School District 300 board members voted Sunday to no longer require masks or exclude close contacts from school beginning Tuesday. The District 300 Board of Education voted 5-2 in favor of ending mandatory mask usage for students and staff in its schools. Board members Christine Birkett and Nancy Zettler voted against removing the mask […]

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Police seek public’s help in identifying suspects who committed force entry burglary at Walgreens in Cary

Police have released surveillance images of two suspects who forced entry into a Walgreens in Cary, causing thousands of dollars in damage and stealing items from the store. The Cary Police Department received a call for a burglar alarm activation around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday at Walgreens, 500 Northwest Highway in Cary. Cary Deputy Police Chief […]

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Lake, McHenry counties could see heavy rainfall followed by 3-6 inches of snow this week

A “multi-faceted” weather system is expected to bring heavy rain Wednesday followed by approximately 3-6 inches of snow to Lake and McHenry counties, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, with the heaviest south of a Chicago to LaSalle Peru line. Some areas of the Chicago […]