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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubs

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
Local tomato grower to speak on heirloom varieties

Submitted by University of Illinois Extension-McHenry County
May 27, 2025 9:35 pm - Tomato expert Bob Zeni, known as the Chicago Tomato Man, will give a free June 3 presentation on heirloom tomatoes, offering growing tips and taking questions.
McHenry man dies after electric scooter crash

Michelle Meyer
May 27, 2025 7:50 pm - A 53-year-old McHenry man died over the weekend from injuries suffered in an electric scooter crash.
McHenry County Board votes to lower speed limits on 3 roads

By Claire O'Brien
May 22, 2025 10:16 am - The McHenry County Board has voted to require drivers to slow down on a trio of roads, overriding two negative recommendations from the transportation committee.
Garden Walk 2025 offers self-guided tours in McHenry County

Submitted by McHenry County College
May 21, 2025 2:36 pm - Tour eight gardens and get tips from Master Gardeners at Garden Walk 2025, set for July 12 in McHenry County.
Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer Fun

Daily Herald staff report
May 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-being

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.
County board to consider speed reduction on Lake in the Hills road

Claire O'Brien
May 18, 2025 9:05 pm - Drivers on Pyott Road in Lake in the Hills might soon be required to slow down – but only if McHenry County Board members override a committee vote against a proposed speed limit reduction.
Census estimates show suburbs rebounding from previous population declines

By Jake Griffin
May 18, 2025 9:00 pm - After years of steady population declines, the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates show most suburbs regaining residents.
Family of Huntley man hit by car settles for $11.5 million in McHenry County

By Michelle Meyer
May 15, 2025 11:48 am - The family of a 20-year-old Huntley man who was fatally struck by a car while performing utility work last year on a Huntley road received a $11.5 million settlement in a lawsuit against the driver and Enterprise Rent-A-Car — a record for wrongful death settlements in McHenry County.

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