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Going Green
Algonquin Cub Scouts Plant Seedlings for Food Pantry Garden
Members of Cub Scout Pack 368 didn't let a little heat and humidity stall their ambitious volunteer efforts on Sunday morning. Joined by parents and siblings, the scouts planted vege...
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Local Connections
Local Beaches, Outdoor Pools Opening Soon
Many area beaches will be re-opening over the Memorial Day weekend for the summer season. Among the area hot spots, the popular beach at Three Oaks Recreation area will re-open on M...
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Police & Fire
Willow Creek Volunteer Charged With Child Molestation
A 19-year-old Willow Creek Community Church volunteer has been charged with molesting an 8-year-old boy, the Daily Herald reports. Officials say Robert Sobczak of Hoffman Estates was...
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Patch's House & Home
A Look at Suburban Metra Stops, Income Levels
A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to an interactive map posted on Crain's Chicago Bus...
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Local Connections
Chilly Monday, 80 Degrees by Tuesday: Weather Forecast for Algonquin, LITH
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Local Connections
Local Comfort Dogs, Handlers Make 'Good Morning America' Appearance
Organizers from Lutheran Church Charities' K-9 comfort dogs ministry in Addison and ten comfort dogs and their handlers made an appearance on Good Morning America this past week, accordin...
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Government
FEMA Assesses McHenry County Flood Damage
At least 800 homes in McHenry County were affected by floodwaters last month, according to the Northwest Herald. Preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency assessments found th...
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Government
Lake in the Hills Holds Photo Contest
The village of Lake in the Hills is holding a photo contest to find images that best capture life in Lake in the Hills. Photos must be submitted on a C.D. and must be accompanied by ...