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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16

Submitted by Friends of Hackmatack NWR
Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
Ten McHenry County College students receive Education to Empowerment scholarships

By Katie Van Dyne, McHenry County College
Aug 11, 2026 11:17 am - Ten McHenry County College students received the Education to Empowerment (E2E) scholarship, which provides $10,000 in funding and mentoring support to help them achieve economic independence through education.
Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway Museum

Submitted by Illinois Railway Museum
Aug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
Jeff Curran Invitational 4: Night of Champions to feature 6 title fights, 1st international competitor

Submitted by Wolf Wordsmithing
Jul 28, 2026 10:36 am - With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational will pack plenty of thrills.
Inaugural Algonquin Fest offers live music, family fun and fireworks

Submitted by Lana Simon
Jul 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Algonquin Fest debuts July 24-26 at Spella Park featuring live music from headliners Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Maggie Speaks, and 7th Heaven, plus fireworks on Saturday.
Algonquin Summer Concert set for July 16 canceled

Daily Herald report
Jul 16, 2026 5:24 pm - The Algonquin Summer Concert scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled due to outdoor conditions. This concert will not be rescheduled.
Fox River Valley DAR chapter celebrates America’s 250th with plaque dedication

Submitted by Fox River Valley Chapter NSDAR
Jul 14, 2026 8:20 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony in Crystal Lake's McCormick Memorial Park to dedicate a bronze plaque commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year low

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
Jul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo Contest

Submitted by State Rep. Tom Weber
Jun 29, 2026 2:43 pm - To celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is inviting constituents of the 64th House District to show off their patriotic spirit by participating in his America 250 Photo Contest. The contest is open to adults and students.
‘We are so proud’: MCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins multiple awards

Submitted by McHenry County College
Jun 25, 2026 5:07 pm - McHenry County College’s Chi Upsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has earned recognition for its achievements in 2025, receiving both the Outstanding College Project Award and the Outstanding Honors in Action Project Award at the regional level.

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