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McHenry County, Illinois
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Teen girl airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by vehicle near crosswalk in Cary
A teenage girl was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle near a crosswalk in Cary, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon. Cary fire and police crews responded to the intersection of Cary-Algonquin Road and Norman…
Teen hit by car in Cary, flown to hospital
A teenager was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at Cary-Algonquin Road and Norman Drive in Cary on Tuesday afternoon. Paramedics called for a medical helicopter, and the teen was taken by ambulance to…
Shamarion Prude’s move to fullback proves shrewd for Cary-Grove: McHenry County football notebook
Cary-Grove senior Shamarion Prude has become a key contributor after switching from linebacker to fullback. He rushed for 149 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown, in the Trojans’ 43-14 win over King in a Class 5A…
Cary: Residential home sells for $699,000
A residential property at 444 White Oaks Drive in Cary was sold for $699,000 on October 7. The 2,587-square-foot home, built in 2001, features four bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 0.7-acre lot. The sale is part of…
Residential home in Cary sells for $675,000
A 3,070-square-foot residential property at 920 Lyons Ridge Drive in Cary was sold on October 8 for $675,000. The two-story home, built in 2006, includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an attached garage. The…
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What can $300,000 buy you in McHenry County in the week of Oct. 26?
Prospective homebuyers in McHenry County can review recent property sales under $300,000 from the week of October 26. The list features top residential transactions in Cary, Huntley, Algonquin, and Johnsburg, detailing…
Cary District 26 aims to fill school board seat following resignation
Cary School District 26 is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Education following the resignation of member Stacey Sault, who served for five years. Interested residents must submit their applications…
Wauconda man held on drug-induced homicide charge after Cary drug sale turned fatal, authorities say
David W. Johnson, 70, of Wauconda, has been charged with drug-induced homicide and delivery of cocaine following the death of a 68-year-old man in December 2025. Prosecutors allege Johnson sold the drugs at a park in…
Wauconda man charged with homicide after allegedly selling $100 of cocaine in Cary park, leading to victim's death
David W. Johnson, 70, has been charged with drug-induced homicide and delivery of a controlled substance following the death of 68-year-old Scott Torpe. Prosecutors allege Torpe died of cocaine toxicity two days after…
Cary-Grove AMVETS to host turkey raffle fundraiser
Cary-Grove AMVETS Post 245 is hosting a turkey raffle fundraiser on November 8 at The Hidden Tap in Cary. The event aims to raise approximately $2,000 to support various programs for hospitalized veterans, including…
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Letter: Don’t believe bogus political ads
Jack Schaffer of Cary criticizes current political television advertisements, labeling them as misleading and insulting to voters. Schaffer specifically defends Martin McLaughlin against ads linking him to controversial…
Letter: The high cost of sanctuary
A letter to the editor criticizes Illinois state spending on healthcare and social programs for noncitizens, citing a recent audit revealing $1.6 billion in expenditures. The author argues against these policies…
Cary-Grove defense breaks open playoff win over Hinsdale South
The Cary-Grove defense powered a 45-13 victory over Hinsdale South in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs on Friday. A pivotal third quarter saw the Trojans score 31 points, highlighted by a pick-six from Zach Witt…