McHenry County Entertainment
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Mother-son duo from Barrington building bonds on ‘Lego Masters’Jun 07, 2025 12:15 pm - Barrington mother-son duo Anne and Luke Horwath, who share a passion for Lego building, competed against some of the world’s best builders in season five of “Lego Masters.”
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Free summer concerts to feature Elgin Symphony Orchestra musiciansJun 06, 2025 12:07 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free outdoor summer concerts in Elgin, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates featuring ESO musicians. Concerts include brass and percussion performances for Juneteenth, July 2, and more.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to CopleyJun 03, 2025 1:55 pm - Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.
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415 Amateur Radio Club of Crystal Lake to hold Field Day June 28May 30, 2025 12:02 am - The 415 Amateur Radio Club of Crystal Lake will celebrate its eighth anniversary by participating in the American Radio Relay League 2025 Field Day exercise. The commu...
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Music from Broadway and film at Barrington concert June 1May 28, 2025 2:50 pm - A program of music from the Golden Age of Broadway and films is on tap at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St.
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Dining out: Detroit-style pizza, 50-cent all-you-can-eat pancakes and moreMay 21, 2025 1:18 pm - Detroit-style is a vastly underrated genre of pizza, but diners will soon be able to enjoy it at Squares Pizza Pub in Bartlett. You can also head to Crystal Lake to help iconic restaurant Around the Clock celebrate 50 years with all-you-can-eat pancakes for 50 cents.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 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.
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Now that’s a tasty burger: 10 places where you can chow down on National Burger DayMay 21, 2025 11:43 am - Wednesday, May 28, is National Burger Day, and we’ve got 10 places around the suburbs where you can order a delectable burger.
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Beloved Algonquin restaurant Short Stacks abruptly closesMay 19, 2025 11:25 am - Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin served customers one last time Friday, May 16, before permanently closing.