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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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MCC offers partnership with Aurora University for nursing degreesJun 09, 2024 3:48 pm - A recently expanded partnership between the University Center at McHenry County College, Aurora University and Northwestern Medicine aims to increase educational opportunities for nurses across the community.
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Tour 12 gardens, learn from experts at MCC garden walkMay 22, 2024 10:10 am - Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2024, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College.
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With the launch of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund, Openlands secures $3 million for strategic land acquisitionMay 21, 2024 12:17 pm - Openlands recently announced the creation of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund with a $3 million gift from The Negaunee Foundation. The fund will support Openlands’ land ac...
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Navy Week Program sets sail for ChicagoMay 13, 2024 2:15 pm - The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Chicago, during the week of Aug. 5-11, as the ninth Navy Week of the calendar year.
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McHenry grad, NFL offensive tackle Andrew Rupcich offers a lesson in toughness to 2024 Distinguished WarriorsMay 08, 2024 9:47 pm - Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andrew Rupcich shared a message of resilience with McHenry Community High School’s Distinguished Warriors and their families at a recen...
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 1:15 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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Local young adults engage with Illinois leaders at Springfield Leadership SummitApr 29, 2024 11:33 am - Several young adults from YouthBuild Lake County recently joined forces with other YouthBuild programs from across Illinois in the 2024 Leadership Summit held in Springfield.
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Fear No Art Festival celebrates 25 years April 19-20Apr 15, 2024 1:51 pm - The art disciplines come together for an annual two-day celebration this April at the Fear No Art Festival.
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