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Two brothers began lifting weights in their basement about a decade ago. Now they've recently expanded their Warhouse Barbell workout center in Huntley.

Working it out: Brothers start gym in basement, now have growing business in Huntley

Two brothers began lifting weights in their basement about a decade ago. Now they've recently expanded their Warhouse Barbell workout center in Huntley.

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K-9 Osaka is the newest member of the Crystal Lake Police Department.

Crystal Lake police add new K-9 to the team

K-9 Osaka is the newest member of the Crystal Lake Police Department.

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A free workshop offered by the McHenry County Mental Health Board on World Trauma Day, Oct. 17, will help attendees reclaim their stories.

McHenry County Mental Health Board: From shadow to light, reclaiming your story on World Trauma Day

A free workshop offered by the McHenry County Mental Health Board on World Trauma Day, Oct. 17, will help attendees reclaim their stories.

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From Capitol News Illinois: State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

From Capitol News Illinois: State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in

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Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @northwestherald.bsky.social · 7h

A man fell from a garage roof Saturday and was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries after falling from building near Woodstock

A man fell from a garage roof Saturday and was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @northwestherald.bsky.social · 12h

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 7!

Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for Week 7 of the 2025 season

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 7!

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Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @northwestherald.bsky.social · 12h

Dozens gathered for Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast Saturday in Crystal Lake.

Magnificat prayer breakfast celebrates sharing Catholic faith

Dozens gathered for Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast Saturday in Crystal Lake.

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Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @northwestherald.bsky.social · 13h

The Chicago Bears will travel to Landover, Maryland, to play the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Here are the top five storylines to watch Monday.

Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders: 5 storylines to watch in Week 6 matchup

The Chicago Bears will travel to Landover, Maryland, to play the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Here are the top five storylines to watch Monday.

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Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @northwestherald.bsky.social · 23h

Huntley girls volleyball went 5-0 to win its own invite, the Red Raiders girls tennis team captured the Fox Valley Conference title by one point over Crystal Lake Central, and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Huntley volleyball wins own invite, girls tennis takes 1st at FVC Meet: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup

Huntley girls volleyball went 5-0 to win its own invite, the Red Raiders girls tennis team captured the Fox Valley Conference title by one point over Crystal Lake Central, and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup.

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Hampshire's Nolan Adamczyk tied for eighth to lead a trio of Fox Valley Conference golfers Saturday at the IHSA Class 3A Boys Golf State Tournament. Huntley native Liam Lodding took fourth in 1A, plus more results on the final day of the high school golf season.

Hampshire’s Nolan Adamczyk places top 10 in first and last state tourney: Northwest Herald state golf roundup

Hampshire's Nolan Adamczyk tied for eighth to lead a trio of Fox Valley Conference golfers Saturday at the IHSA Class 3A Boys Golf State Tournament. Huntley native Liam Lodding took fourth in 1A, plus more results on the final day of the high school golf season.

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National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

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The Chicago Bears gained clarity on both of their offensive tackle positions for Monday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Theo Benedet will start at left tackle while Darnell Wright is expected to return from an injury.

Chicago Bears name Theo Benedet starter at left tackle, Darnell Wright expected to return

The Chicago Bears gained clarity on both of their offensive tackle positions for Monday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Theo Benedet will start at left tackle while Darnell Wright is expected to return from an injury.

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A new live entertainment venue is coming to Algonquin’s downtown – a business that neighboring property owners said could transform the area into a “destination place.”

New live entertainment venue in downtown Algonquin gets village green light

A new live entertainment venue is coming to Algonquin’s downtown – a business that neighboring property owners said could transform the area into a “destination place.”

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Fox River Grove will lower its electricity surcharge and cable television taxes for its residents after passing a 1% sales tax.

Fox River Grove announces further tax reductions for residents after adding sales tax

Fox River Grove will lower its electricity surcharge and cable television taxes for its residents after passing a 1% sales tax.

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Harvest began on time in mid-September and moisture early in the season helped the earlier planted pumpkins size up with good weight and color.

Illinois pumpkin harvest underway; heat weakens crop in some areas

Harvest began on time in mid-September and moisture early in the season helped the earlier planted pumpkins size up with good weight and color.

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Week 7 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all

Watch the replay: Live with Friday Night Drive for Week 7 of the 2025 high school football season

Week 7 of the 2025 high school football season was filled with surprises on Friday night, and Live with Friday Night Drive was there to cover it all

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Woodstock's Caden Thompson threw four touchdowns, Matthew Cress had three total TDs, including a kick return of 82 yards, and the Blue Streaks knocked off Sandwich 42-26 Friday for their fifth win of the season.

Big second half propels Woodstock past Sandwich for 5th victory

Woodstock's Caden Thompson threw four touchdowns, Matthew Cress had three total TDs, including a kick return of 82 yards, and the Blue Streaks knocked off Sandwich 42-26 Friday for their fifth win of the season.

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Burlington Central’s defense continued its outstanding run, holding Huntley to a single score in a 20-7 win on Friday night. Parker Auxier pulled in two of the Rockets’ three interceptions, and QB Landon Arnold accounted for three TDs.

Burlington Central beats Huntley for 3rd straight victory

Burlington Central’s defense continued its outstanding run, holding Huntley to a single score in a 20-7 win on Friday night. Parker Auxier pulled in two of the Rockets’ three interceptions, and QB Landon Arnold accounted for three TDs.

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Ray Hannemann threw two touchdown passes as Richmond-Burton's football team remained undefeated and gave coach Mike Noll his 299th career win by beating host Woodstock North 21-0 in a Kishwaukee River Conference showdown Friday night.

Richmond-Burton makes plays in all three phases, shuts out Woodstock North to stay unbeaten

Ray Hannemann threw two touchdown passes as Richmond-Burton's football team remained undefeated and gave coach Mike Noll his 299th career win by beating host Woodstock North 21-0 in a Kishwaukee River Conference showdown Friday night.

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Johnsburg pulled away from Plano for a 27-7 win, Marengo blanked Harvard 49-0, plus more in the Week 7 McHenry County football roundup.

Johnsburg beats Plano, Marengo blanks Harvard: Week 7 McHenry County roundup

Johnsburg pulled away from Plano for a 27-7 win, Marengo blanked Harvard 49-0, plus more in the Week 7 McHenry County football roundup.

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Richmond-Burton shut out Woodstock North, Jacobs had a massive rushing performance to beat Dundee-Crown, plus results of every Week 7 game in the McHenry County area.

Week 7 results for 2025, recaps of every game in the McHenry County area

Richmond-Burton shut out Woodstock North, Jacobs had a massive rushing performance to beat Dundee-Crown, plus results of every Week 7 game in the McHenry County area.

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Cary-Grove senior fullback Logan Abrams scored touchdowns on the Trojans' first five possessions Friday night in a 56-13 Fox Valley Conference victory against Crystal Lake South.

Logan Abrams scores 5 consecutive TDs, Cary-Grove rolls to win against Crystal Lake South

Cary-Grove senior fullback Logan Abrams scored touchdowns on the Trojans' first five possessions Friday night in a 56-13 Fox Valley Conference victory against Crystal Lake South.

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Prairie Ridge's Logan Thennes and Vincent Byk each scored their first career rushing touchdowns as the Wolves defeated crosstown rival Crystal Lake Central 35-14 on Friday.

Prairie Ridge’s Logan Thennes, Vincent Byk score 1st rushing TDs in win over Crystal Lake Central

Prairie Ridge's Logan Thennes and Vincent Byk each scored their first career rushing touchdowns as the Wolves defeated crosstown rival Crystal Lake Central 35-14 on Friday.

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Jacobs did what it does best during Friday’s Fox Valley Conference game against Dundee-Crown. It ran the football. A lot. The Golden Eagles carried the ball 46 times for 412 yards en route to a commanding 53-18 win.

Jacobs piles up big yards on the ground, again, coasts to win over Dundee-Crown

Jacobs did what it does best during Friday’s Fox Valley Conference game against Dundee-Crown. It ran the football. A lot. The Golden Eagles carried the ball 46 times for 412 yards en route to a commanding 53-18 win.

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Hampshire's Mason Hill delivered a game-winning, 25-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Whip-Purs past McHenry 19-17 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.

Mason Hill gets second chance, kicks game-winning field goal to send Hampshire past McHenry

Hampshire's Mason Hill delivered a game-winning, 25-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Whip-Purs past McHenry 19-17 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.

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