McHenry County Submitted Stories
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Lake in the Hills offers safety tips for trick-or-treatingOct 23, 2020 4:02 PM - The village of Lake in the Hills does not plan to issue any changes to trick-or-treating this year. Residents may participate in Halloween according to their own comfort levels.
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Cary-Grove Chamber hosts 'Halloween Walk With a Twist' through Oct. 31Oct 19, 2020 5:53 PM - The Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce is offering a "Halloween Walk With a Twist" from Oct. 17-31.
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McHenry High School social science teachers adopt new statement to keep class discussions civil
Oct 14, 2020 10:23 AM - As current events across the country spark heated debates, McHenry High School social science teachers are hoping a new Civil Discourse Statement keeps their classroom discussions cool. -
McHenry East High School principal finds new outlet through podcasts
Oct 14, 2020 10:21 AM - McHenry High School started the 2020-21 school year digitally so the hallways at both East Campus and West Campus are pretty quiet these days. Like many educators, East Campus Principal Jeff Prickett is trying to adjust. -
Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11
Oct 6, 2020 1:21 PM - The Big Sit is an international birdwatching event when folks around the world tally the different birds they identify throughout the day. Forty species of birds were counted at McHenry County's Big Sit event in 2019. -
See 6 baby woodpeckers rescued by Wildlife Resource Center
Aug 21, 2020 8:07 PM - McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center recently released six young northern flickers that had been in their care since mid-June. -
Faith Leaders of McHenry County to offer more homeless camping gear distributions
Aug 12, 2020 5:24 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers are continuing to distribute camping gear and supplies to the homeless. Three more offerings are scheduled in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock in August and September. -
Help McHenry County Salvation Army give out school supplies to kids in need
Jul 17, 2020 7:21 PM - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is preparing for its annual Back-to-School supply distribution, held the last week of July. Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, and distribute supplies. -
Landmarks Illinois provides emergency funding to 13 nonprofits with pandemic relief grant programJul 17, 2020 12:24 AM - The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union was among 13 nonprofits receiving a combined $26,000 from Landmarks Illinois, a statewide historic preservation advocacy organization based in Chicago.
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Faith leaders plan camping gear distribution for homelessJul 10, 2020 12:39 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will offer free distribution of camping gear and supplies for the homeless twice this month. Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake will host the first event on Tuesday, July 14
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