McHenry County News
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After AJ's death, new nonprofit aims to prevent another tragedy
Jun 22, 2019 6:45 PM - When Volo resident Chad Carpenter took his 15-month-old son Caiden to the growing memorial outside AJ Freund's house, the new dad started to break down. But that moment also spurred him to do something in hopes of preventing another tragedy. -
Woods Creek Lake closed due to potentially toxic algae
Jun 21, 2019 4:06 PM - Lake in the Hills village officials are advising residents to refrain from all recreational activity on Woods Creek Lake, including swimming, fishing and boating, until further notice due to the confirmed presence of potentially toxic blue-green algae bloom. -
Fourth annual AID Color Burst 5K Fun Run & Roll a success
Jun 21, 2019 11:53 AM - The Association for Individual Development hosted a "Color Burst 5K Fun Run & Roll" on Friday, June 7, to raise funds for programs and services benefiting more than 5,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness and special needs. -
Fideliter Club of Elgin presents donation in honor of late member Donna Burnidge
Jun 21, 2019 11:49 AM - The Fideliter Club of Elgin, one of the area's longest established charities founded in 1882, recently presented a monetary donation to Food For Greater Elgin in memory of the late Donna Burnidge, a long-standing associate member of the club. -
Large dobsonfly looks like something from horror movie
Jun 21, 2019 11:45 AM - Megaloptera; doesn't that sound like something Godzilla should be fighting? Actually, megaloptera is the insect order that includes fishflies, alderflies, and this column's insect horror star, the dobsonfly. -
NIU is offering Lean Six Sigma certification at two suburban locations
Jun 21, 2019 12:46 AM - Improving processes that increase productivity, reduce costs, increase profits and so much more. That's what professionals in all types of organizations can learn by earning a Lean Six Sigma Certificate. Northern Illinois University's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology trains professionals in Lean Six Sigma leading to Yellow, Green and eventually Black Belt certification. -
CLC rates 15th on Forbes list of best 100 Illinois employersJun 21, 2019 10:36 AM - The College of Lake County has been rated as the 15th best place to work in a list of 100 Illinois organizations, as reported in a June 10 article by Forbes magazine online.
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CLC offers more than 50 free events as part of a year-long, 50th Anniversary celebrationJun 21, 2019 10:36 AM - From a community celebration with fireworks to the opening of a 1999 time capsule, Lake County residents are invited to more than 50 free events sponsored by the College of Lake County to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Lake Villa Dogs get their day!
Jun 21, 2019 10:36 AM - The sun shined bright on Saturday, June 11th for Animal Hospital of Lake Villa's annual fundraiser, A Day with the Dogs. -
McHenry Co. Health Dept. to offer diabetes screeningJun 21, 2019 8:35 AM - If you have resolved to eat healthier but are having trouble getting started, McHenry County Department of Health is offering a no-cost Diabetes Prevention workshop.
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