McHenry County
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It’s time to start seeds for early spring annualsJan 20, 2026 1:51 pm - It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Inaugural meeting for Lake County emPower Breakfast networking groupJan 20, 2026 12:14 pm - Lake County emPower Breakfast, a new networking group, will hold its inaugural meeting beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at The Tapastry restaurant, 1762 N. Milwaukee Ave., in the Adler Square center, Libertyville.
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Barrington-area economic summit set for Feb. 18Jan 20, 2026 6:40 am - The State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit is set for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington.
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Metra stops provide ‘natural opportunity’ for communities to share eventsJan 19, 2026 5:59 pm - Frozen Fest this Saturday in downtown Libertyville will be a first for the village’s recreation department but it will be its second partnership with Fox Lake using Metra as a draw.
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Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menuJan 19, 2026 2:45 pm - Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.
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TLC hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 19, 2026 1:49 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2026 Amateur Photo Contest, which is held in conjunction with its annual Art of the Land fundraiser in October.
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Fare increases proposed for McHenry County rideshare, dial-a-ride servicesJan 19, 2026 12:25 pm - People who use McHenry County’s MCRide dial-a-ride service and MCRide Connect, a subsidized rideshare program launched in 2024, might be paying a little more for their rides in the next couple of months.
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Two Advocate Health Care nurses honored at Chicago Bears playoff gameJan 19, 2026 12:04 pm - Two of Advocate Health Care’s top nursing professionals were recognized at Soldier Field on Sunday as the Chicago Bears’ special guests during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony.
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2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’Jan 19, 2026 11:51 am - Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in downtown McHenry were left uninhabitable by a fire Sunday afternoon.