McHenry County Submitted Content
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Harper Radio earns national honors while amplifying student voicesApr 22, 2026 3:30 pm - As WHCM celebrates 25 years on the FM airwaves, Harper College’s student radio station continues to receive major awards from national organizations.
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Meet the Toast of the Town: Tony CalzarettaApr 22, 2026 1:04 pm - Tony Calzaretta, the softspoken, unassuming assistant director for nearly 30 of Saint Viator’s musicals and plays, will find himself front and center April 25, when members of the Patrons of the Arts present him with their first “Tony Award.”
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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim PresidentApr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.
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Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.
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Harper College honored nationally for exemplary leadership partnershipApr 20, 2026 1:56 pm - Harper College has been recognized on the national stage, earning the Exemplary CEO/Board Relationship Award from the American Association of Community Colleges at its annual Awards of Excellence gala on April 13.
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Elgin Community College Theatre to present Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’Apr 20, 2026 12:18 pm - Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” will ignite the stage this spring in Elgin Community College Theatre’s adaptation of the 1953 novel, running Friday, April 24, to Sunday, May 3, in the college’s SecondSpace Theatre.
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Woodstock Folk Festival spring benefit concert celebrates Route 66 centennialApr 16, 2026 12:13 am - Join a musical journey on historic Route 66 which begins in Illinois and ends in California. On Sunday, April 26, performers will present songs and stories about road trips, cars, and places along Route 66.
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Kane County to plant 500 native trees for Earth Day at Fabyan Forest PreserveApr 14, 2026 3:00 pm - Volunteers will plant 500 native trees and shrubs at Fabyan Forest Preserve on April 18 at 10 a.m. for Earth Day, with species including white oak, bur oak, sugar maple, and various native shrubs to support local ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
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U of I Extension hosts programs on ticks and livestock managementApr 10, 2026 7:14 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host two educational programs on May 4 focusing on invasive tick surveillance and small ruminant health management.