Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Allergy Tracker: Brace For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Crystal Lake.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
- Dallas, TX
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Over $33K Raised For Former LITH Police Officer With Rare Cancer
Mike Domagala announced in March he would leave the Lake In The Hills police department, citing the "physical aspects of the job."
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Work On Stonegate Road In Algonquin Could Cause Delays Next Week
The roadway will close to non-local traffic starting Monday.
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Hawthorn 2.0: Developers Break Ground On 303 Apartments
In the mixed-use community, retail and residential are "seamlessly and masterfully intertwined," the CEO of Atlantic Residential said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
'Anomalies' Reported In McHenry County Election Results
The McHenry County Clerk's office said it determined "some races were misreported." Results are expected to be counted again on Thursday.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Coronavirus Testing: Where To Go In April
Mobile testing will be offered at during four events throughout the month.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Spring Farmers Market Returning Saturday
The spring market will continue through May 29 before it shifts to its summer schedule.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
'Unresponsive' Driver Jailed After Car Found Idling In Road: Cops
Police also noted several instances of graffiti found in Libertyville.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Man Dies In McHenry County Jail: Sheriff
The Crystal Lake man had been held in the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility since Feb. 22, authorities said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Board Extends Downtown Outdoor Dining Into 2021
The board also approved the village's 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets, totaling over $27 million.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville D70 Offering In-Person Summer School
The district said its summer learning program aims to address information students might have missed during the pandemic.
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Austin, TX|News|
These Austin Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes
Forbes this week released its 2021 World's Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their fortunes increase by more than $5 trillion.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Vaccine Appointments Open To People Over 40: Austin Public Health
The vaccine hub expanded its eligibility to ensure all its appointment times would be used, media sources report.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
9 Golfers From Texas To Compete In The Masters
The Lone Star State is well represented in the 2021 Masters golf tournament, which tees off this week in Augusta, Georgia.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
National Beer Day: Where To Celebrate In Cedar Park, Leander
Brewery Name, Brewery Name are among the local spots to mark the National Beer Day in Cedar Park and Leander.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
National Beer Day: Where To Celebrate In Round Rock
Brewery Name, Brewery Name are among the local spots to mark the National Beer Day in Round Rock.
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Austin, TX|News|
National Beer Day: Where To Celebrate Near Austin
Brewery Name, Brewery Name are among the local spots to mark the National Beer Day near Austin.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
1 Dead After Monday Shooting In Round Rock
Another man remained hospitalized with less severe injuries as of Tuesday morning, police said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
1 Killed In Early Morning Shooting In Southeast Austin
The shooting happened just after midnight at Concord Apartments, police said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
East Austin, TX|News|
Outdoor Art Gallery Coming To East Austin
The gallery will be The Lone Star State's largest earthen-built structure.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
