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December 31, 2025

1. Crash Near Marengo Hospitalizes Five After Driver Runs Stop Sign on Route 23: Five individuals, including a child, were taken to local hospitals after a two-vehicle collision at North Route 23 and River Road in unincorporated Marengo on Sunday morning. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, a driver who failed to stop at a sign was cited in connection with the crash. The impact left one vehicle in the roadway and the other in a ditch, forcing the closure of the intersection while emergency crews responded. Authorities have not released the conditions of the injured. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31)

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December 29, 2025

1. Five Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision That Closed Route 23 Near Marengo: A two-vehicle collision near the intersection of North Route 23 and River Road in unincorporated Marengo resulted in five individuals being transported to the hospital on Sunday morning. Emergency personnel found one car on the roadway and another in a ditch entangled with a utility pole wire. Responders from the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office handled the scene, which led to a temporary closure of Route 23. All vehicle occupants were out before emergency crews arrived. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 29)

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November 17, 2025

1. Jamaican Jerk Festival in West Broward to Accept Donations for Hurricane Relief Efforts: The 23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, taking place this Sunday in West Broward, will collect donations to aid communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa. Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring nonperishable foods, water, clothing, and hygiene products. Donated items will be delivered to regions in Jamaica hardest hit by the hurricane, focusing on rural western areas. The festival combines cultural celebration with community support for ongoing recovery efforts. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Nov 7)

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2. Purdue Scientist Details Asteroid Bennu Sample Analysis at Lecture Series: Michelle Thompson, an associate professor at Purdue University, recently discussed findings from the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission during a lecture at the Westwood Lecture Series. She shared insights from her team's analysis of samples returned from asteroid Bennu, emphasizing their value in understanding the solar system's early history. Thompson also placed these results in context with other extraterrestrial samples and addressed the future of planetary sample return missions. The event brought scientific research on solar system origins to a local audience. (Source: Purdue News on Nov 12)

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