McHenry County
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Former McHenry Township Supervisor, county board member Donna Schaefer diesMar 28, 2024 7:47 pm - Former McHenry Township supervisor and previous McHenry County Board member Donna Schaefer died Sunday at her vacation home in Florida. Schaefer, 69, of McHenry, “underst...
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NAMI of McHenry County names 2024 Vision of Hope honoreesMar 26, 2024 2:37 pm - A champion for mental health in McHenry County and a team of volunteers who help those in personal crisis are being honored with the National Alliance on Mental Illness o...
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Wildlife refuge gets additional 985 acres, touted as largest open land acquisition in Chicago area in decadesMar 27, 2024 12:08 pm - Just shy of 1,000 acres adjacent to Richmond are set to become part of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, according to the nonprofit agencies that negotiated its pu...
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‘A perfect storm’: What’s our protection level against measles amid Chicago outbreak?Mar 24, 2024 8:54 am - Considered to be effectively eliminated across the U.S. in 2000, a measles outbreak in Chicago this month is a wake-up call about how easily things can spiral, experts say. How well protected are Illinoisans against the highly contagious respiratory virus?
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Fewer than 50 votes separate McHenry County Board candidates; race still too close to callMar 21, 2024 5:57 pm - Remaining mail-in ballots could determine the outcome of the Republican primary for the McHenry County Board’s District 3, although the candidate who’s trailing doesn’t e...
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Early registration for McHenry County Gardenfest closes March 29Mar 20, 2024 1:28 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level.
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What you need to know before you vote TuesdayMar 18, 2024 5:02 pm - If you’re an Illinois resident and want to help decide the occupant of the Oval Office for the next four years, Tuesday is your last chance to vote in the state’s primary...
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In McHenry County Board District 3, a rematch between Eric Hendricks, Bob NowakMar 15, 2024 6:43 am - The Republican primary race for a District 3 seat on the McHenry County Board features a rematch between incumbent Eric Hendricks and the former board member he beat two ...
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The Land Conservancy hosts free ‘Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs’ webinar March 14Mar 08, 2024 9:49 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a free webinar, “Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs” on Thursday, March 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants can ...
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2 people, 2 pets die in house fire near UnionMar 05, 2024 5:16 pm - Two adults, a cat and a dog died on Tuesday morning in a house fire near Union, the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts reports. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts and t...