McHenry County Submitted Content
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Joe Connelly: A life of service, leadership, and a yellow duck suitJan 29, 2026 11:01 am - For nearly three decades, Joe Connelly was a defining presence in Barrington’s civic and volunteer life; a leader who believed deeply in service and understood that generosity, humor and humanity could work hand in hand.
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Local wildlife groups team up for ‘In Search of Eagles’ on Feb. 7 along the Fox River ValleyJan 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Winter is one of the best times to observe bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters. “In Search of Eagles,” an outdoor event. will be held at four sites in the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Get ready to lace up: A guide to outdoor ice skating rinksJan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.
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Power of storytelling: Saint Viator presents ‘Big Fish’ for its 60th anniversary musicalJan 28, 2026 9:47 am - Saint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary musical, “Big Fish,” invites audiences to step into a magical world and explore the relationship between a father and son.
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VFW Post 981 accepting applications for scholarshipsJan 27, 2026 3:33 pm - Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 981 is accepting applications for two scholarship grants, each worth $3,000.
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Join the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ Walk to benefit District 300 Food PantryJan 26, 2026 5:07 pm - The District 300 Food Pantry is participating in the "Coldest Night of the Year" winter walk fundraiser on Feb. 28 to support the hungry, homeless, and hurting in the community.
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Free screening of film documenting musician’s quest for recovery Feb. 7Jan 26, 2026 12:00 pm - “In Search of His Lost Cords” is a 90-minute documentary film detailing Kinkel’s quest for recovery of both his brain and vocal cord functions.
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Long Grove paramedics, dispatcher honored for life-saving efforts at cardiac arrest callJan 23, 2026 11:43 pm - Six Long Grove Fire District personnel and a dispatcher were recently honored for their life-saving measures performed last November on Terri Basler of Crystal Lake.
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.