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Elections
McHenry County Voters Favored Romney
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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The Neighborhood Files
MCC Pays Tribute to Veterans
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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Elections
Russell Takes Coroner Race, Obama Barely Wins Kane County
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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Police & Fire
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Cary Woman Killed by Train on Saturday
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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Elections
Obama's Victory Speech: 'America's Future Has Never Been Brighter'
Read the liveblog for a full recap of the event.
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Elections
PHOTOS: Obama Fans Go Wild at McCormick
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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Elections
VIDEOS: Obama Supporters Celebrate Win
LIVE from McCormick Place: Patch reports live from the celebration.
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Elections
Barack Obama Re-Elected President
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. ...