McHenry County News
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Kane County Forest Preserve District to conduct nighttime mowing along Fox River Trail
Jul 31, 2020 2:51 PM - In order to safely maintain the linear trail system and avoid conflicts with trail use, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be mowing at night, in heavily used sections of the Fox River Trail. -
MCC to welcome first Entrepreneurial Agriculture students
Jul 31, 2020 1:27 PM - McHenry County College is getting ready to welcome its first Entrepreneurial Agriculture students this fall. -
Fox Valley Sustainability Network to discuss building a local, resilient and equitable food system Aug. 6
Aug 3, 2020 1:56 PM - On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Fox Valley Sustainability Network will host a webinar on "Building a Local, Resilient and Equitable Food System." It will address the future of locally grown food and food systems across the Fox Valley. Topics will include the impact of COVID-19 in relation to food systems, local farmer perspectives, CSA's, indoor farming, Kane County initiatives such as green growers and farmer training, and other avenues for local food access. -
Register for 2020 Virtual Lupus Walk in August
Jul 31, 2020 11:29 AM - Due to COVID-19, the Lupus Society of Illinois is changing the live 2020 Lupus Walks to virtual walks. -
Lakemoor man accused of rape in Fox Lake
Jul 30, 2020 7:30 PM - Fox Lake police on Thursday apprehended a Lakemoor man who has been charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault. -
Plea deal could be coming for father accused of killing AJ Freund
Jul 30, 2020 2:32 PM - A plea deal between McHenry County prosecutors and the father of slain 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy AJ Freund could be on its way, the attorney for Andrew T. Freund Sr. said in court Thursday.
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Fire damages Algonquin house being renovated
Jul 30, 2020 8:50 AM - Algonquin house being renovated damaged in late night Wednesday fire. -
NISRA manager receives national recognition
Jul 30, 2020 3:55 PM - As part of the National Parks and Recreation Month celebration, 52 professionals nationwide were chosen to be recognized in July. Rebecca Moore of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is one of those selected. -
Out & About: Sign up for virtual art classes, trivia nites, music and more
Jul 30, 2020 1:42 PM - Aug 3 If Statues Could Speak: Virtually from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Elmhurst Public Library. Join for a one-of-a-kind virtual tour of "The Talking Statues of Chicago." Learn unique details of Chicago history as some of the city's finest statues and sculptures tell their own stories, as voiced by Chicago actors and co-produced by Chicago theaters. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. For information, https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. -
Rep. Weber to host Aug. 4 blood drive to address blood shortage
Jul 29, 2020 7:13 PM - State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with the Village of Fox Lake and Vitalant to host a blood drive and food collection event on Tuesday, Aug. 4. To ensure the safety of blood donors in light of COVID-19, donors will need to sign-up for appointments in advance, no walk-in donations will be accepted. During the blood drive, donations of non-perishable food will also be collected to benefit the Grant Township Food Pantry.
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