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Four years ago, voters in McHenry County made history when, for the first time, the majority supported a democratic presidential candidate. McHenry County has long been known as one...

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  McHenry County College is hosting a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony with music, speakers and a color guard. The MCC Concert Band will perform at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in t...

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Republican Rob Russell won a contentious race Tuesday for Kane County coroner, according to unofficial election results. With 291 precincts reporting, Russell captured about 56 perc...

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  UPDATED SUNDAY, NOV. 4: The McHenry County Coroner's office said Jill Turskey, 35, of Cary was the person struck and killed by a Metra train on Saturday evening. Turskey ...

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Read the liveblog for a full recap of the event.

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As network news stations predicted President Barack Obama would win reelection shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, fans crowded into McCormick place cheered and danced. Campaign or...

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LIVE from McCormick Place: Patch reports live from the celebration.

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President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden were re-elected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his vice-presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan. ...