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Sale closed in Algonquin: $625,000 for a four-bedroom home
Sale closed in Algonquin: $625,000 for a four-bedroom home
A single-family residence located at 3750 Wintergreen Terrace in Algonquin has a new owner since Jan. 16.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Sale closed in Algonquin: $625,000 for a four-bedroom home
Richmond man, 21, pleads guilty to misdemeanor DUI in crash that seriously injured him, passenger
Richmond man, 21, pleads guilty to misdemeanor DUI in crash that seriously injured him, passenger
A Richmond man who was accused of driving drunk while under the legal drinking age, and causing a crash that flipped his truck and sent him and his passenger to the hospital, has pleaded guilty.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Richmond man, 21, pleads guilty to misdemeanor DUI in crash that seriously injured him, passenger
2 McHenry County roads to get lower speed limit; 3 other reductions rejected
2 McHenry County roads to get lower speed limit; 3 other reductions rejected
The McHenry County Board has had its say on a series of speed limit reductions proposed on county roads. Which ones passed?
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February 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
2 McHenry County roads to get lower speed limit; 3 other reductions rejected
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina’s granddaughter Abigail pens the column
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina’s granddaughter Abigail pens the column
I am in third grade at school. I like math best. My favorite time of school is recess. I like playing with my friends.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Lovina’s granddaughter Abigail pens the column
Listen: McHenry County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 25-31
Listen: McHenry County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 25-31
Catch up on the week’s top McHenry County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 25-31
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February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Listen: McHenry County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 25-31
2026 Election Questionnaire: Karen Battaglia, Illinois State Senate, District 32
2026 Election Questionnaire: Karen Battaglia, Illinois State Senate, District 32
Karen Battaglia: Property taxes are one of the biggest pressures on families in our district, and school funding is a major driver of those costs. I believe we can provide relief to homeowners without...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
2026 Election Questionnaire: Karen Battaglia, Illinois State Senate, District 32
Go easy on the salt
Go easy on the salt - Evanston RoundTable
Streets and sidewalks are crunchy with salt this month following a series of storms that started in early November and so far have dropped more than 28
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February 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Go easy on the salt
Celebrating Evanston’s Black-owned restaurants 2026
Celebrating Evanston’s Black-owned restaurants 2026 - Evanston RoundTable
Although all of Evanston’s small-business owners should be celebrated daily, the RoundTable is shining a light on these Black-owned restaurants because
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February 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Celebrating Evanston’s Black-owned restaurants 2026
These Evanston businesses are unfazed about the end of penny printing
Businesses in Evanston unfazed by penny end - Evanston RoundTable
Several businesses contacted by the Evanston RoundTable have yet to run into issues with penny usage following the U.S. Treasury’s end to production of
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February 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
These Evanston businesses are unfazed about the end of penny printing
Groundhog competition: Randall Oaks Zoo brings out Cedar the groundhog for weather predictions
Groundhog competition: Randall Oaks Zoo brings out Cedar the groundhog for weather predictions
Beat the large crowds in downtown Woodstock, and see Cedar the groundhog make his weather predictions at Randall Oaks Zoo in West Dundee.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Groundhog competition: Randall Oaks Zoo brings out Cedar the groundhog for weather predictions
2026 Election Questionnaire: Veronica Garcia-Martinez, Illinois State Representative, District 70
2026 Election Questionnaire: Veronica Garcia-Martinez, Illinois State Representative, District 70
Veronica Garcia-Martinez: My three priorities in Springfield begin with addressing the rising cost of living that is putting real strain on families across the district, including increasing utility costs...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
2026 Election Questionnaire: Veronica Garcia-Martinez, Illinois State Representative, District 70
Tess Dinerstein, ETHS ’19, is a force in the growing vertical shorts industry
Tess Dinerstein: Rising star in vertical short films - Evanston RoundTable
Discover how Tess Dinerstein, an ETHS graduate, became a successful actress in the addictive world of vertical shorts, despite moving to LA without a job or agent.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Tess Dinerstein, ETHS ’19, is a force in the growing vertical shorts industry
What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in McHenry County, reported Jan. 19-25?
What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in McHenry County, reported Jan. 19-25?
A single-family home in Spring Grove that sold for $660,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in McHenry County in the past week
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February 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in McHenry County, reported Jan. 19-25?
Bolingbrook snaps win string at 10 at War On The Shore
Bolingbrook snaps win string at 10 at War On The Shore - Evanston RoundTable
Evanston’s short-handed basketball team did a remarkable job of staying close to Bolingbrook for three quarters Saturday at the 16th annual War On The
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February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bolingbrook snaps win string at 10 at War On The Shore
Photos: IHSA Class 2A Harvard Regional wrestling
Photos: IHSA Class 2A Harvard Regional wrestling
Area wrestlers compete in the IHSA Class 2A Harvard Regional wrestling meet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Harvard High School.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Photos: IHSA Class 2A Harvard Regional wrestling
Huntley crowns 4 regional champs at DeKalb, Hampshire gets 3: Northwest Herald wrestling roundup
Huntley crowns 4 regional champs at DeKalb, Hampshire gets 3: Northwest Herald wrestling roundup
Huntley's boys wrestling team crowned four regional champions at the Class 3A DeKalb Regional, while Hampshire had three. Dundee-Crown and Burlington Central also had regional champs, plus more results...
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February 1, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Huntley crowns 4 regional champs at DeKalb, Hampshire gets 3: Northwest Herald wrestling roundup
Burlington Central competitive dance takes runner-up at state: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup
Burlington Central competitive dance takes runner-up at state: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup
Burlington Central's competitive dance team finished as the Class 2A runner-up at state, Huntley boys bowling was 11th at state, Dundee-Crown, Crystal Lake Central and Richmond-Burton cheerleading captured...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Burlington Central competitive dance takes runner-up at state: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup
Johnsburg delights Lil’ Dribblers, tops Marengo to stay unbeaten
Johnsburg delights Lil’ Dribblers, tops Marengo to stay unbeaten
Johnsburg beat Marengo 50-34 in front of the Skyhawks' Lil' Dribblers on Saturday to stay unbeaten at 26-0 and move closer to its first conference championship since 2017.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Johnsburg delights Lil’ Dribblers, tops Marengo to stay unbeaten
Batavia man pleads guilty in DUI crash causing serious injuries near Woodstock, apologizes
Batavia man pleads guilty in DUI crash causing serious injuries near Woodstock, apologizes
A Batavia man has been sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty to a DUI crash in McHenry County, in which authorities said his blood-alcohol content measured five times the legal limit.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Batavia man pleads guilty in DUI crash causing serious injuries near Woodstock, apologizes
Marian Central wins IHSA 2A boys wrestling regional at Harvard
Marian Central wins IHSA 2A boys wrestling regional at Harvard
Behind five individual champions, including Iowa State recruit Jimmy Mastny, Marian Central clinched its fourth regional title in a row, winning the IHSA Class 2A boys wrestling regional at Harvard on...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Marian Central wins IHSA 2A boys wrestling regional at Harvard
GOP governor candidates in McHenry say abolishing TRUST Act would end need for ICE raids
GOP governor candidates in McHenry say abolishing TRUST Act would end need for ICE raids
Republican candidates for Illinois governor said cooperating with local authorities and "handing over the bad guys" from the local jails to ICE would "stop the chaos" on the streets, as one candidate...
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February 1, 2026 at 1:40 AM
GOP governor candidates in McHenry say abolishing TRUST Act would end need for ICE raids
Riders participate in Evanston event to honor Alex Pretti
Riders participate in Evanston event to honor Alex Pretti - Evanston RoundTable
Unity Ride participants heading east on Lincoln Street. Several dozen bicycle enthusiasts bundled up Saturday to honor Alex Pretti with a Unity Ride. The
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February 1, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Riders participate in Evanston event to honor Alex Pretti
Batavia advances 12 wrestlers from Class 2A Morris Regional and captures team title
Batavia advances 12 wrestlers from Class 2A Morris Regional and captures team title
Batavia saw 12 of its 13 wrestlers advance to the upcoming sectional and won the title at the Class 2A Morris Regional on Saturday.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Batavia advances 12 wrestlers from Class 2A Morris Regional and captures team title
Wheaton Academy, Marengo, Johnsburg finish 1-2-3 at Richmond-Burton Regional
Wheaton Academy, Marengo, Johnsburg finish 1-2-3 at Richmond-Burton Regional
In a tense battle for the team title Saturday, Wheaton Academy edged Marengo 184.5-177 to earn the Class 1A Richmond-Burton Regional title and a trip to dual-team sectionals.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Wheaton Academy, Marengo, Johnsburg finish 1-2-3 at Richmond-Burton Regional
Guest essay: Black Americans are in the Constitution
Guest essay: Black Americans are in the Constitution - Evanston RoundTable
Black History Month was founded a century ago as Negro History Week. February was selected in honor of great abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who was born
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January 31, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Guest essay: Black Americans are in the Constitution