McHenry County Entertainment
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Indoor, early farmers markets blooming in the suburbs through April, MayApr 08, 2026 11:45 am - Access to the best local, seasonal produce can be found almost year-round in the suburbs thanks to great indoor and winter markets.
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Distorted soda and sub shop debuts in Crystal Lake for local take on ‘dirty soda’ trendApr 02, 2026 3:05 pm - A new soda and sub shop has opened in downtown Crystal Lake, complete with a theme that transports customers back to the 1990s with an emphasis on grunge, rock and rap music that defined the era.
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Riedy to retire after 22 years guiding Visit Lake County tourism initiativesApr 01, 2026 5:18 pm - After 22 years guiding efforts to make Lake County a well known place to see and experience, Maureen Riedy is retiring as president of Visit Lake County.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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Kane County Farm Bureau hosts 20th annual Touch-A-Tractor WeekendMar 30, 2026 11:17 pm - Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation's 20th Touch-A-Tractor event runs April 10-12 in St. Charles, featuring antique tractors, farm machinery, hands-on activities, pedal tractors, corn corrals, and farm animals for children to explore and learn about farming.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
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Fox Valley Orchestra and Chamber Singers will perform Handel’s ‘Messiah: The Passion’Mar 25, 2026 12:56 pm - Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Chamber Singers will perform Handel's "Messiah: The Passion" featuring parts 2 and 3 focusing on the Easter story on Saturday, March 28, at Marmion Abbey in Aurora. It is a fundraiser for community orchestra and chorus programs supported by the Fox Valley Music Consortium.
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Where to watch the Final Four in the suburbsMar 25, 2026 10:25 am - The Final Four of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments is almost here. With the Fighting Illini men’s team in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, Saturday’s game is huge. When it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans cheering ILL.
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Legendary DJ Dick Biondi subject of loving fan’s documentaryMar 22, 2026 3:12 pm - Anyone who grew up in Chicago area in the 1960s and tucked a transistor radio under their pillow at bedtime will remember the voice of Dick Biondi. Now he is the subject of a documentary.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.