Claire O'Brien is a journalist for the Daily Herald, based in Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on local news in McHenry County, covering a wide range of topics including weather updates, community events, and local government issues. Her articles provide timely and relevant information to the residents of McHenry County.
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Claire O Brien's coverage focuses on local news within McHenry County, Illinois. She has a particular interest in government announcements and legal policy regulation, often covering weather-related events and their impact on the community.
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McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein appears to have soundly defeated Democratic challenger Chris Kalapodis Tuesday to win a second term in office.
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By: Claire O Brien
The Democratic Party suffered a net loss of two seats on the McHenry County Board , with the GOP expanding its majority to 15 of 18 seats.
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By: Claire O Brien
Several thousand mail-in ballots are waiting to be counted and several thousand more still haven't been returned, according to the McHenry County Clerk's office.
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By: Claire O Brien
It's just been a week since that other election, but for many local communities, filing begins Tuesday for the next one – the local election, which takes place April 1.
The Woodstock Opera House is back open for business after renovations, but patrons still are reminded to “pardon our dust” while work wraps up.
McHenry County voters appear to have given approval for the McHenry County Conservation District to raise its tax cap.
The McHenry County Board narrowly approved a property tax increase for next year, but taxpayers will still see a decrease in the county’s share of their property tax bill.
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By: Claire O Brien
McHenry County saw about 1 to 3 inches of snow during the season's first snow Thursday – along with several dozen crashes.
Last day of business will be Dec. 1 Duke's Inferno, an eco-conscious, wood-fired pizza parlor in Woodstock , announced this week it will be closing its doors, about a year after it opened.
No one was injured in a car fire Thursday morning in Woodstock, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District spokesman Alex Vucha said.
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