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Photos: Emu farm in McHenry

Dana and Marvin Maaba raise emus for eggs on their McHenry property. But the city says their animals are not permitted now that the land has been annexed. So the Maabas say they're going to move rather than fight it.

By Janelle Walker

Photos: Huntley's Shops on Main retail incubator set to open Saturday

Huntley is set on Saturday, Nov. 1 to debut Shops on Main, an incubator with 10 small store spaces downtown where new brick-and-mortar retailers are able to test out their business models.

By Claire O'Brien●

Photos: Dixon vs Woodstock North in round 1 of the Class 4A football playoffs

Dixon hosts Woodstock North in round 1 of the Class 4A football playoffs Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Dixon rolled to a big win to start the playoffs.

By Alex T. Paschal●

Photos: Prairie Ridge defeat Crystal Lake South in Class 3A volleyball action

Prairie Ridge faces Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 3A Prairie Ridge Regional championship volleyball match on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake.

By Gregory Shaver●

Photos: Woodstock North vs. Crystal Lake Central girls volleyball Class 3A Regional regional championship

Woodstock North faces Crystal Lake Central in IHSA girls volleyball Class 3A Regional regional championship match on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Woodstock High School.

By Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Richmond-Burton vs. F.W. Parker ib a Class 1A Johnsburg Sectional semifinal boys soccer

Richmond-Burton faces F.W. Parker in an IHSA Class 1A Johnsburg Sectional semifinal match on Oct. 28, 2025, at Johnsburg High School.

By Gregory Shaver●