McHenry County Entertainment
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Lake in the Hills Ribfest ends early after storms saturate festival groundsJul 14, 2024 2:42 pm - Ribfest in Lake in the Hills shut down a day early Sunday after heavy rains left the grounds waterlogged and unsafe.
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10 suburban beaches to check out this summerJul 12, 2024 12:45 pm - A trip to a suburban beach is one of the best ways to enjoy the warm summer months. Here are 10 suburban options waiting to be explored.
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Ribfest will rock Lake in the HillsJul 11, 2024 9:10 am - Fans of ribs and music will flock to Lake in the Hills this weekend at the Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest at Sunset Park.
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Dining out: Win free Portillo’s for a year during National Hot Dog WeekJul 10, 2024 5:04 pm - It’s National Hot Dog Week, and Portillo’s has a few offers, including a social media contest in which one contestant can win Portillo’s for a year.
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Outdoor dining season is heating up. Here are some spots you can hit in the suburbsJul 10, 2024 2:23 pm - It’s outdoor dining season, and the suburbs are loaded with eateries where you can enjoy a meal outside.
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”
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New Tradition Chorus to perform Aug. 25 at Huntley churchJul 09, 2024 3:45 pm - The award-winning a capella New Tradition Chorus will perform on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Woodstock Folk Festival is celebrating 39 years of building community through musicJul 05, 2024 5:24 pm - The Woodstock Folk Festival, now in its 39th year, returns on Sunday, July 21, featuring local, national, and international musicians who perform in a variety of styles.
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Ribfest breaks out the barbecue July 11-14Jul 05, 2024 10:00 am - The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills' Rockin’ Ribfest returns on July 11-14 with a dozen bands, a carnival, and business expo. Not to mention, a variety of award-winning barbecue and rib vendors.
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Jack in the Box is back: Fast-food chain returning to Chicago area starting next yearJul 05, 2024 9:03 am - Jack in the Box plans to pop up in the Chicago area after a 40-year absence. Most locations will be in the suburbs — including Lake in the Hills, Carol Stream, Naperville and Plainfield.