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McHenry District 15 property tax rate dropping, but homeowners set to see increases

With home values rising, McHenry School District 15 set to see increase, even with lower tax rate

By Janelle Walker●

Spring Grove school wins $25K for a classroom makeover, surprised with giant check

A teacher at Lotus Elementary School in Spring Grove entered an educational sweepstakes and learned she won a $25,000 classroom makeover when organizers showed up to surprise her.

By Michelle Meyer●

Dundee-Crown football game against Prairie Ridge suspended after shots fired nearby

Friday evening’s varsity football game between Dundee-Crown and Prairie Ridge was suspended at halftime because of shots fired nearby, Carpentersville police said.

By Diana Wallace●

Cary District 26 to add solar panels to 3 schools

Cary School District 26 plans to add solar panels to the roofs of three schools with a goal to have them installed before financial incentives end with the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” backed by President Donald Trump.

By Michelle Meyer●

Crystal Lake Central student’s post with gun prompts police probe

Crystal Lake police said they detained a Central High School student for questioning because of a social media post showing the juvenile with a rifle and ammunition.

By Diana Wallace●