Island Lake Submitted Content
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College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim PresidentApr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.
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Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.
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U of I Extension hosts programs on ticks and livestock managementApr 10, 2026 7:14 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host two educational programs on May 4 focusing on invasive tick surveillance and small ruminant health management.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Simba to get donation of body armorApr 08, 2026 2:09 pm - Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Simba will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.
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Discover new skills with MCC’s community enrichment classesApr 06, 2026 12:59 pm - McHenry County College invites the community to explore a new lineup of personal development programs for spring 2026.
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McHenry High School class uses Dungeons & Dragons game to help teach English skillsApr 05, 2026 10:43 pm - McHenry Community High School's Transition English class uses Dungeons and Dragons to help 18 students improve their English language skills. Students divide into groups and take turns playing characters while instructor Alex Maurer guides as Dungeon Master.
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McHenry High School trains another 188 students in CPR this yearApr 05, 2026 10:19 pm - McHenry Community High School trained 188 students in CPR and AED skills in 2026, marking a 20% increase from the previous year and bringing the 13-year total to 2,347 students trained through their partnership with Northwestern Medicine.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.