McHenry County Submitted Content
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Harper College Police Department to participate in National Night Out in CarpentersvilleJul 29, 2026 1:16 pm - The Harper College Police Department is excited to announce its participation in the Annual National Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in collaboration with police departments in Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee and East Dundee.
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Historical Alliance launches oral history project to preserve ‘Mid-Century Memories’Jul 29, 2026 12:34 pm - Lake County Historical Alliance launches "Mid-Century Memories," an oral history project capturing residents' stories from the 1940s-1980s as part of America's 250th commemoration. Local museums and historical societies are conducting interviews about daily life, work, school, and entertainment from this era. (Lake County Historical Alliance)
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Libertyville immigration forum to unite community in support of immigrant neighborsJul 28, 2026 3:49 pm - A free public forum titled "From Education to Action: Understanding and Helping Our Immigrant Neighbors" will be held Aug. 8 at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville to educate residents about immigrant families in Lake County.
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Jeff Curran Invitational 4: Night of Champions to feature 6 title fights, 1st international competitorJul 28, 2026 10:36 am - With a 52-athlete fight card featuring both legendary well-knowns and carefully curated next-gens, a tripled purse and a venue with a 1,000-spectator capacity, Jeff Curran knows his next invitational will pack plenty of thrills.
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Harper College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as workforce education program expands to over 90 schoolsJul 22, 2026 12:31 pm - Harper has been selected to join Cohort 8 of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a national workforce education program that supports community college students preparing for high-demand careers.
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Inaugural Algonquin Fest offers live music, family fun and fireworksJul 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Algonquin Fest debuts July 24-26 at Spella Park featuring live music from headliners Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Maggie Speaks, and 7th Heaven, plus fireworks on Saturday.
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Open fishing clinics offered at Aurora’s Oakhurst Forest PreserveJul 20, 2026 1:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting free open fishing clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve on July 29 and Aug. 12.
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Algonquin Summer Concert set for July 16 canceledJul 16, 2026 5:24 pm - The Algonquin Summer Concert scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled due to outdoor conditions. This concert will not be rescheduled.
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Christmas in July brings festive shopping fun to downtown Huntley July 18Jul 15, 2026 9:46 am - Downtown Huntley hosts Christmas in July shopping event on Saturday, July 18, at Shops on Main, featuring 10 local retailers offering boutique items, gifts, handmade goods, art, clothing and more with special deals and holiday shopping ideas.
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Fox River Valley DAR chapter celebrates America’s 250th with plaque dedicationJul 14, 2026 8:20 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony in Crystal Lake's McCormick Memorial Park to dedicate a bronze plaque commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
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