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A man angry over text messages to his wife has pleaded guilty in McHenry County court to striking the man who sent them. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session shawlocal.com/news/2025/06/1…

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Ben Jankowski is a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has to have a leg amputated soon, so The Home Depot donated and built a ramp for him, facilitated by the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

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Ben Jankowski of Woodstock received a Purple Heart medal for his service in Vietnam War. Now facing a leg amputation, Jankowski received ramp donated and built by The Home Depot. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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Gun rights advocates once again are asking a federal appeals court in Chicago to overturn Illinois’ ban on certain firearms and large-capacity magazines in a case that may be destined for the U.S. Supreme Court shawlocal.com/news/2025/06/1…

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Tuesday after an organized team activities practice at Halas Hall. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday. shawlocal.com/bears/2025/06/…

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A Crystal Lake man who is former owner of Huntley's Dairy Mart pleaded guilty to unauthorized video recording and also to possession of psilocybin. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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A woodworking shop and it contents are considered a total loss following a fire on Dean Street in rural Woodstock, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District reported. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon picnicking with family, a challenging hike on a scenic trail, or a fun-filled day playing games with the kids, here are some municipal parks in communities across northern Illinois that have something for ... shawlocal.com/thescene/2024/…

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Developers are pursuing plans for a five-story, mixed-use building on "Block B" in downtown Fox River Grove. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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A Cary man has pleaded guilty to possessing images depicting child sex abuse and was sentenced to three years in prison, with the possibility of court supervision for life. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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It's time to mark calendars for three free performances on the Woodstock Square of “A Bit O’ The Bard: Something Wicked“ at 6 p.m. Saturdays, July 26 and Aug. 2 and 9, plus an earlier Wisconsin show July 19. shawlocal.com/thescene/2025/…

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"No Kings" protests are set for June 14 across northern Illinois; what you need to know about the local rallies shawlocal.com/news/2025/06/1…

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View art in Harvard and go fishing with the McHenry County Conservation District this weekend in McHenry County. shawlocal.com/thescene/2025/…

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Buffalo Wild Wings GO is set to open its first Woodstock location Friday at 150 South Eastwood Drive. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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A Lake in the Hills man admitted Tuesday to soliciting and sharing images of child sex abuse and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. shawlocal.com/northwest-hera…

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Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois shawlocal.com/news/2025/06/1…