McHenry County Submitted Content
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Kane County Forest Preserve advises early arrival for popular prom photo spotApr 10, 2026 3:50 pm - Fabyan West Forest Preserve in Geneva expects heavy traffic and limited parking on spring Saturdays during prom season, especially between 2-6 p.m., with April 25 being particularly crowded due to multiple area high school proms.
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Jeff Curran Invitational 3: The Dominion to feature 26 matches, five title fightsApr 10, 2026 10:57 am - With athletes arriving from across the country, not just one but five title bouts on the fight card, and 26 thrilling matches altogether, JCI 3 promises action-packed excitement for participants and spectators alike.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.
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CASA Kane County hosts free Thrive Conference May 1Apr 09, 2026 12:34 am - The Thrive Conference, a free half-day event on May 1 at Christ Community Church in South Elgin, features workshops, a keynote speaker, and resource fair to help families prevent crises through early intervention.
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ECC culinary students named finalists in Fisher Nuts recipe competitionApr 08, 2026 9:55 pm - Eight Elgin Community College culinary students are finalists in the 15th annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition on April 16, where they'll prepare original dishes featuring Fisher Nuts products for judges including company employees.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Simba to get donation of body armorApr 08, 2026 2:09 pm - Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Simba will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.
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Discover new skills with MCC’s community enrichment classesApr 06, 2026 12:59 pm - McHenry County College invites the community to explore a new lineup of personal development programs for spring 2026.
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Seigle Foundation sponsors the expansion of Elgin Youth Symphony’s Starter Strings ProgramApr 05, 2026 11:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded arts grants to 10 organizations including Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Wings, Chamber Music on the Fox, and two new recipients: Ballet Folklorico Girasol and iambe theatre ensemble
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McHenry High School class uses Dungeons & Dragons game to help teach English skillsApr 05, 2026 10:43 pm - McHenry Community High School's Transition English class uses Dungeons and Dragons to help 18 students improve their English language skills. Students divide into groups and take turns playing characters while instructor Alex Maurer guides as Dungeon Master.