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“The house is completely flooded. We’ll probably have to replace all the floors, the carpet, roof, walls," the homeowner said.
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“Operating within our means has always been a top priority for our Village Board” said Village President John Schmitt.
The lawsuit claims that the companies are fueling the opioid epidemic spreading around the country.
Opening on Dec. 15, MedExpress is offering free flu shots to patients age four and up.
If the project moves forward, it is expected to begin in summer 2019.
If you're travelling in the area Monday, allow some extra time for lane closures.
The planning and zoning commission approved the project, now it's up to the village board.
Kody disappeared in September 2015. Thanks to a microchip, he's back home over two years later.
In the late 2000s, he wasn't even able to play with his son. Thanks to a surgery and lots of effort, he mastered Africa's highest peak.
A new study ranks smaller cities based on affordability and quality of life.
Looking for a specific book, or want to shop around for one? Nov. 2 to Nov. 5 is your chance!
Sydni Dion Bennett's win went down in the history books last month.
The program will be offered to students across all grade levels during the 2017-18 school year.
Kiddie Academy recently opened at 2420 Harnish Drive in Algonquin.
The collection site will be located at the Algonquin public works facility.
Great news for local families looking for an option to cool off - the splash pad at Sunset Park has reopened until "fall weather returns."
The survey can be taken online.
Anderson Animal Shelter will host the adoption event at the Algonquin Petco store on Saturday, Sept. 9.
A malfunction lead to the siren sounding off early Monday.
Open swim hours for the remaining of the summer season have been set.
Damage assessments to homes and businesses are set to begin on Aug. 18. The assessments will continue through the weekend until complete.
Metra announced suicide prevention signs would be installed along its 11 lines. Seventeen suspected suicides have occurred so far this year.
The Connor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held this weekend. Proceeds will help pay to restock fishing areas in LITH.
The first phase of a three-phase renovation project started this past week at the main library.
Referred to as a "trimmed down" version of Founders' Days, the benefit will help raise funds for those affected by flooding.
The Young Eagles Rally will be held this Saturday.
The village urges those still affected by flooding to follow safety tips.
Area nonprofit organizations are still working to meet the ongoing need for flood supply and support centers in Northern Illinois.
Residents are urged to leave sandbags in place via a July 25 flooding update, which includes a new NWS warning.
For the first time in 57 years, the festival has been cancelled.
Residents along the floodplain are encouraged to monitor the quickly-changing conditions and relocate if necessary.
The four-day festival, slated to get underway next week, will move from Towne Park to Algonquin Lakes.
Clean-up efforts are underway to the estimated 800 buildings affected by flooding but officials say we may not be out of the woods, yet.
The Fox River in Algonquin is expected to continue to rise through Tuesday morning.
Gov. Bruce Rauner was in Gurnee Friday to tour damaged areas, and Fox River in McHenry County is on the rise as towns prep.
The Fox River is expected to continue to rise through the weekend. Major flooding is possible for Algonquin.
Preliminary work for the Downtown Algonquin redevelopment project is set to begin in August.
Storms during the past 24 hours have flooded local beaches.