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Are you a high school student,&nbsp;college student, retiree, or anywhere in between&nbsp;looking for a fun place to work, with alot of activity and outdoor hours as well?&nbsp; This is the place for you if you are energetic, with a&nbsp;positive attitude and ready to work!&nbsp; We have many outdoor events and need reliable and dedicated people to add to our team!&nbsp; Will it be YOU??&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Dole is now hiring for Event Set-Up/Clean...

Are you a high school student, college student, retiree, or anywhere in between looking for a fun place to work, with alot of activity and outdoor...

The Dole is now hiring for Event Set-Up/Clean-Up Help!

Child, 10, Captures Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare...

A sex offender at the Crystal Lake home daycare run by his grandma may have helped care for children, according to court documents. 

Child, 10, Captures Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare On Camera: Court Docs

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First Cicada Sightings Begin In Chicago Area

Billions of the bugs are expected to emerge in Illinois during the coming weeks.

First Cicada Sightings Begin In Chicago Area; Billions Of Bugs To Surface In IL

They're Here: First Cicada Sightings Begin In Chicago Area

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McHenry County State's Attorney Will Not Seek...

His term will end on Nov. 30, 2024. Kenneally cited personal reasons for his decision not to run again this fall. 


McHenry County State's Attorney Will Not Seek Re-Election

Politics & Government

Man Gets Prison Time For Kidnapping, Sexually...

A Woodstock man has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a child, who was under the age of 13. 

Man Gets Prison Time For Kidnapping, Sexually Abusing Young Child

Woman Who Ran Unlicensed Daycare Accused Of...

The incident happened at the unlicensed facility in the 1400 block of Woodscreek Circle in Crystal Lake. 

Woman Who Ran Unlicensed Daycare Accused Of Injuring Child: Cops

Pet Shelter For Turtles, Bunnies Hosts Open House

Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary near Crystal Lake takes in a variety of exotic pets. An open house will be held on March 26. 

Kids & Family 

Norge VIP Area 'A Hit,' Being Offered Again...

Norge Ski Club is now selling VIP passes for its upcoming winter ski jumping tournament. 

Norge VIP Area 'A Hit,' Being Offered Again This Year

New Adoption Center Takes In Small Exotic Pets...

Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary opened in the past year and specializes in providing care and homes for guinea pigs, turtles, rats and more. 

New Adoption Center Takes In Small Exotic Pets In Crystal Lake

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Crystal Lake, Cary Food Pantries Seek Donations...

Higher costs at the grocery stores has lead many across the Chicago area to rely on food pantries to help feed their families. 

Crystal Lake, Cary Food Pantries Seek Donations Amid Record Inflation

Seasonal & Holidays

New Pots And Pies In Crystal Lake Sells Out...

A mother and daughter opened the Crystal Lake bakery on Oct. 27 and have been hustling since to keep up with demand. 

New Pots And Pies In Crystal Lake Sells Out Daily Since Opening 

New Pots And Pies Bakery In Crystal Lake Sells Out Daily Since Opening 

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