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Bat encounters rise in McHenry County, health officials say

By Claire O'Brien
Aug 06, 2025 7:14 pm - Human-bat encounters are in the rise in McHenry County, health officials said Monday.
St. Charles philanthropic group aims to expand giving

By David Petesch, Shaw Local News Network
Jul 14, 2025 12:52 pm - The Fox River Business Alliance raised $27,000 for Kane County charities in 2024, and group members hope to outdo that record this year as efforts expand.
Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trails

By Ralph Banasiak
Jul 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.
Tree of Life UU Congregation to host Karaoke for Campers

Submitted by Patrick Murfin
Jul 01, 2025 11:43 pm - Sing your heart out at Tree of Life's karaoke night on July 19 and support Compassion for Campers' efforts to supply the homeless and housing insecure in McHenry County.
Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summer

By Aimee Barrows
Jul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubs

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
Garden Walk 2025 offers self-guided tours in McHenry County

Submitted by McHenry County College
May 21, 2025 2:36 pm - Tour eight gardens and get tips from Master Gardeners at Garden Walk 2025, set for July 12 in McHenry County.
Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer Fun

Daily Herald staff report
May 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.
‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 years

By Mick Zawislak
May 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
‘He’s got the right heart’: McHenry County Catholics celebrate new, Chicago-born pope

By Claire O'Brien, Shaw Local News Network
May 10, 2025 2:33 pm - McHenry County-area Catholics were eager to learn Thursday of the new pope, Leo XIV, and were thrilled to learn he’s from Chicago.

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