McHenry County
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Smoke on the water: Fox Lake dispensary touted as Illinois’ 1st dockside marijuana shopJul 29, 2024 6:58 am - Boaters on the Chain O’ Lakes now can get cannabis products without straying far from the water. As part of Illinois’ ever-expanding cannabis market, Smokehouse Dispensar...
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Get your community event into Daily Herald’s 2024 Fall Fun guideJul 23, 2024 8:56 pm - Get your festivals, fairs, 9/11 ceremonies, Octoberfests, craft beer fests, Halloween events, craft shows, movies in the park, or other family events into the Daily Herald Fall Fun guide, publishing Aug. 25
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County receives $135,000 grant from the Chicago Community TrustJul 19, 2024 11:24 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has received a $135,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust to support the growth of the local food system in McHenry County by working with local landowners and supporting farmland preservation, in alignment with the increasing access to land strategy of Food:Land:Opportunity
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Hazardous conditions on Fox River prompt temporary ban on recreational boatingJul 19, 2024 8:12 am - High water levels and swift currents have created “conditions significantly hazardous” for boaters on large portions of the Fox River, officials reported.
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Orders are open for Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Fall Native Plant SaleJul 18, 2024 2:23 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees available for pre-order now through Aug. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale.
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Report: McHenry County needs more housing for its workforceJul 12, 2024 11:49 am - McHenry County has a shortage of workforce housing, and about a quarter of county households are cost-burdened, according to a new report addressing housing in the county.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank, USDA offer summer food aid for childrenJul 10, 2024 9:36 pm - When summer rolls around, children who qualify for free and reduced breakfast at school lose that opportunity.
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Officials: Driver appears to have intentionally hit IDOT worker with car in MarengoJul 10, 2024 8:35 pm - A driver who struck and injured an Illinois Department of Transportation worker with her car Wednesday morning in Marengo appears to be have done so intentionally, authorities said.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.