McHenry County Submitted Content
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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Shimmering Summer: Chicago Botanic Garden to feature iridescent bubble artJun 01, 2026 10:31 am - Playful art in the sky, on land, and in the water will highlight nature through a new lens during Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
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Cary Cruise Nights returns for 28th season in downtown CaryMay 31, 2026 9:30 am - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce launches the 28th season of Cary Cruise Nights on June 3, running every Wednesday evening through August in downtown Cary. The event is McHenry County's longest-running cruise night.
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Cary-Grove High students awarded chamber scholarshipsMay 29, 2026 4:53 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce awarded two $2,000 college scholarships to Cary-Grove High School students Angel Apaez and Aria Stanton, continuing its tradition of investing over $70,000 in local youth education.
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Huntley Rotary awards scholarships to five Huntley High studentsMay 29, 2026 2:33 pm - Five Huntley High School students received $1,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Huntley at a breakfast ceremony on April 30, recognizing achievements in STEM, medicine, leadership, and service.
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Kane County opens new Arrowwood Point Archery Complex with free public event June 6May 29, 2026 12:40 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a grand opening for the new Arrowwood Point Archery Complex in Elburn on June 6, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and live archery demonstration by the Kane County 4-H Youth Program.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Befriend a senior in Kane and DuPage with Little Brothers—Friends of the ElderlyMay 26, 2026 10:19 pm - Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in DuPage and Kane Counties to provide companionship to adults, 70 or older who are aging alone.
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Barrington UMC garden ministry growing fresh produce for local food pantriesMay 26, 2026 9:47 pm - Food pantries in Lake, Cook, Kane, and McHenry counties report persistent hunger as communities face financial strain, prompting Barrington United Methodist Church to expand their garden ministry which has produced over 290,746 pounds of vegetables for seven local food banks since inception.
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