Woodstock
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McHenry County sales tax increase brought in more revenues than property tax it replaced, officials sayMar 09, 2026 4:18 pm - About a year and a half after McHenry County shoppers began paying a sales tax to fund the McHenry County Mental Health Board, officials say it brought in more revenues than what the board got from property taxes.
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‘Our Stories’ film preview honors Latino community’s role in McHenry County agricultureMar 08, 2026 9:18 pm - Raices Latinas is screening a preview of “Nuestras Historias,” a documentary highlighting Latino contributions to McHenry County agriculture, on March 31 at Woodstock Opera House with free admission.
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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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Donkey on the loose in Woodstock hit by train, owner saysMar 04, 2026 4:05 pm - A donkey that was on the loose in the Woodstock area met an untimely end Tuesday, its owner said.
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Best Bets: Suburban venues welcome movie stars, singers and stand-upsMar 03, 2026 6:54 am - Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino discusses her career during a meet-and-greet at the Woodstock Opera House, Jeff Award-winner Heidi Kettenring channels Karen Carpenter at the Metropolis, and “Funny Women of a Certain Age” comes to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
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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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McHenry Outdoor Theater opens April 3; patrons can win galactic gaming opportunityFeb 27, 2026 12:09 pm - When McHenry Outdoor Theater opens on April 3, patrons will have a chance to watch the new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and a shot at playing some Mario Bros. games on the theater’s 100-foot-wide, 5-story-tall screen.
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Michael Pierce: 2026 candidate for 11th Congressional DistrictFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - Michael Pierce of Naperville is running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Jeff Walter: 2026 candidate for 11th Congressional DistrictFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - Jeff Walter of Elburn is running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Charlie Kim: 2026 candidate for 11th Congressional DistrictFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - Charlie Kim of Aurora is running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District in the March 17, 2026, primary election.