Island Lake Submitted Content
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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McHenry High grad and former INCubatoredu student earns $2,500 GritGrant from INCubatoreduOct 25, 2024 9:43 pm - Arlett Zarate Diaz, a McHenry High 2024 grad and first-generation college student, was awarded a $2,500 GritGrant related to her work last year when she was a high school senior in the school’s INCubatoredu entrepreneurship class.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.
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CLC showcases successes at annual State of the CollegeSep 30, 2024 10:12 am - In a celebration of College of Lake County’s (CLC) 55th anniversary, President Dr. Lori Suddick spoke to community members and local partners about the college’s impact and accomplishments during the annual State of the College event Sept. 25.
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Historical Society of Island Lake presents ‘True Crimes of Lake County’Sep 27, 2024 6:22 pm - The Historical Society of Island Lake invites the community to join them for a fascinating program featuring true crime stories of Lake County, ranging from the Rondout Train Robbery to the Fox Lake Massacre. Nichole Stocker from the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County will present the facts about several true crimes.
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Filmmaker Jim Merkel to screen ‘Saving Walden’s World’ at McHenry County CollegeSep 27, 2024 2:54 pm - Jim Merkel transformed his work from helping to develop weapons to building sustainable systems. See his film “Saving Walden’s World” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at McHenry County College.
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Newest student-made car wrap design on display at McHenry High SchoolSep 26, 2024 10:08 pm - Those who attend the Oct. 2 Manufacturing, Trades and Industry Expo at McHenry Community High School will have the opportunity to see the newest car wrap honoring McHenry Parks and Recreation that’s on display in the advanced graphics lab.
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The Land Conservancy hosts Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser Sept. 27-28Sep 20, 2024 1:33 pm - Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser on Sept. 27-28 showcases art and the beauty of the McHenry County landscape. Advance tickets are available now.
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Follett Content ‘Educator Book Sale’ to back Dolly Parton Imagination LibrarySep 20, 2024 11:25 am - Follett Content will hold an “Educator Book Sale” on Saturday, Sept. 28 with proceeds supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — United Way of Greater McHenry County Chapter.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County preserves 16.5 acres, expanding Boloria Meadows Nature PreserveSep 19, 2024 4:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has acquired 19 acres on Ridge Road in Bull Valley. Part of the parcel, 16.5 acres, will be preserved and added to TLC’s existing Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve.