Fox River Grove Submitted Content
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Learn, shop and grow: MCC hosts Gardenfest and GardenExpo April 11Mar 08, 2026 10:00 am - McHenry County Gardenfest offers over 20 expert-led sessions on topics like hydroponics, tree selection, and cut flower gardening on April 11 at McHenry County College, featuring keynote speaker Neal Sanders presenting "Gardening is Murder."
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Chick-fil-A Crystal Lake celebrates grand re-opening and new ownershipMar 06, 2026 5:37 pm - The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Crystal Lake celebrated its grand re-opening on Saturday, Feb. 21, marking an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Josh Chapel.
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McHenry County College to host concert celebrating Irish music and danceMar 02, 2026 7:27 pm - McHenry County College will host a free St. Patrick's Day concert on March 11, featuring traditional Irish music by Pat Gaughan, Nancy Maio, and L.J. Slavin.
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The Land Conservancy welcomes author, celebrates local pioneersFeb 22, 2026 9:43 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 2026 Celebration on Sunday, April 12. Guest speaker Paula Whyman is the author of “Bad Naturalist” and a finalist for the Philip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award.
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McHenry County Agronomy Update spotlights disease pressures and weed resistanceFeb 21, 2026 11:34 pm - Extension specialists presented research on the spread of diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and red crown rot, as well as the evolving landscape of herbicide resistance, particularly in waterhemp.
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Fox River Grove eliminates fees for basic building permitsFeb 21, 2026 11:19 pm - Home improvements in Fox River Grove are about to be more affordable. The village board approved an ordinance this week that eliminates all permit fees for "basic" building projects — defined as those requiring two or fewer inspections.
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Forté Handbell Quartet brings ‘Resonance’ to Barrington UMCFeb 17, 2026 11:22 pm - Music lovers of all ages are invited to experience "Resonance," a handbell concert presented by Forté Handbell Quartet, an advanced ensemble from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Identify your Revolutionary patriot through DAR genealogy workshopFeb 16, 2026 2:37 pm - Now is the time to establish your lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot in advance of America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.