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After years of growth, Visit McHenry County works to curb tourism losses
Sep 18, 2020 11:39 PM - Prior to COVID-19's impact, Illinois enjoyed its ninth consecutive year of record tourism growth in 2019, including a 3.3 percent tourism spending increase reported for McHenry County, according to state agency statistics released late last month. -
Illinois Solar Tour goes virtual: Carol Stream featured in showcase of solar homes, businesses Sept. 26
Sep 18, 2020 7:59 PM - Carol Stream will be featured among more than 30 solar homes and businesses across the state participating in this year's Illinois Solar Tour, which will give thousands of residents an up-close virtual look at the world's fastest growing source of energy. -
Three arrested after drug bust and police chase near WoodstockSep 17, 2020 11:03 PM - Sheriff's deputies arrested three people on narcotics charges after a police chase in the Wonder Lake area Thursday afternoon.
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Over 100 Fox Valley area students named National Merit semifinalistsSep 15, 2020 4:48 PM - National Merit Scholarship Corp. officials recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Elgin's Kneseth Israel to host virtual High Holidays
Sep 9, 2020 7:33 PM - The Jewish High Holy Days begin Friday, Sept. 18. Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin will be having services and other programming throughout the 10-day period. All of their programming will be virtual and online during this unprecedented time. It is open to the public through advance registration. -
Tree of Life welcomes interim minister Rev. Jennifer Gracen
Sep 9, 2020 12:16 PM - The Rev. Jennifer Gracen has begun a two-year interim ministry at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 560 W. Bull Valley Road in McHenry. As an interim, Gracen will lead worship services, tend to pastoral care, be a public face for the congregation, and help the church to be ready to call a new settled minister. -
New Extension educator offers help to small farms, local food projects
Aug 31, 2020 10:31 AM - Sarah Farley joined the University of Illinois Extension-Lake and McHenry County Aug. 17 She serves as the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator. -
Faith Leaders to distribute camping gear for homelesss in McHenry
Aug 31, 2020 10:41 AM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will again be distributing camping gear and supplies to the homeless this Tuesday, Sept. 1, at First United Methodist Church in McHenry. -
Pioneer Center for Human Services opens 70-bed homeless shelter in McHenry County
Aug 28, 2020 10:11 PM - Pioneer Center's McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter in McHenry is now open. PADS expanded their homeless services from a 34-bed shelter to a new 70-bed shelter to best meet the needs of the community. Last year, PADS assisted more than 220 homeless people including men, women and families. -
Illinois Solar Tour goes virtual: Site previews online now, live Zoom tours set for Sept. 26
Aug 28, 2020 8:27 PM - Thousands of Illinois residents will get an up-close virtual look at the world's fastest growing source of energy with over 30 solar homes and businesses across the state participating in this year's Illinois Solar Tour Sept. 26.
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