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Motorcyclist, 28, killed Sunday in McHenry crash

Motorcyclist, 28, killed Sunday in McHenry crash

A 28-year-old man was killed early Sunday when his motorcycle went off the roadway in McHenry, police said.

 
Disovery of mold complicates Mount Prospect school renovation

Disovery of mold complicates Mount Prospect school renovation

Renovations at Westbrook School for Young Learners in Mount Prospect hit an unexpected bump in the road with the discovery of mold on the building’s lower level.

 
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No injuries reported in fire at Mundelein liquor store

No injuries reported in fire at Mundelein liquor store

The Mundelein Fire Department is investigating what sparked a fire Sunday morning at a liquor store.

 
‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellation

‘It’s a staple of the community’: Swedish Days parade draws a crowd after near cancellation

Crowds lined the streets of downtown Geneva Sunday for the annual Swedish Days parade. The event was briefly canceled earlier this year before being quickly revived by a group of local businesses.

 
Suzuki drives in 2 runs in 10th to push Cubs over Brewers 4-3

Suzuki drives in 2 runs in 10th to push Cubs over Brewers 4-3

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Seiya Suzuki singled in two runs to key a three-run 10th inning and Jordan Wicks, called up earlier Sunday, got a game-ending double play with the bases ...

 
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The 2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 5 Hersey

The 2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 5 Hersey

Hersey High School finished fifth in the large school Herald Cup standings for the 2025-26 school year.

 
Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

 
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Prediction market Kalshi — which offers trades on everything from the World Cup top goal scorers to the winners of the reality show “Love Island” and the 2028 Democratic primary — is suing Illinois over its latest push to regulate sports bets on the platform.

 
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Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two pow...

 
At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

FORTUNA, Calif. (AP) — The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities ...

 

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