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Mayhem In McHenry After Vandals Strike Twice
First, dozens of headstones were vandalized. Then, dozens of cars were smashed up in driveways all across McHenry. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
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First, dozens of headstones were vandalized. Then, dozens of cars were smashed up in driveways all across McHenry. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
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