McHenry County Submitted Content
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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Harper College’s Career Forward event to offer resources and guidance for adult learnersNov 12, 2025 4:37 pm - Harper College will host Career Forward, an annual event that provides inspiration, support and resources for adults looking to restart or refresh their careers.
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Festive Christmas Market returns to Lakemoor on Black FridayNov 12, 2025 2:40 pm - Chain O’ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites community to kick off the holiday season; support local businesses
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CLC winter dance concert brings electricity to the stageNov 12, 2025 1:15 pm - Gather for an exhilarating celebration of movement, emotion and artistry. College of Lake County dance ignites the stage at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts with a performance that captures the passion and joy of movement.
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McHenry Outdoor, Star 105.5 team up for toy driveNov 12, 2025 10:49 am - The McHenry Outdoor Theater and Star 105.5 are joining forces to help the new Kids in Need Secret Santa program meet demand this holiday season.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras embrace ‘Time’ in 50th anniversary seasonNov 11, 2025 11:14 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras launches its 50th anniversary season on Nov. 16 with the world premiere of a new trumpet concerto titled "Past Time" by composer Brandon Ridenour.
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Advocate Good Shepherd launches food drive to address local food insecurityNov 10, 2025 4:09 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has started its annual food drive early this year and extended the collection period to address food insecurity in the northwest suburbs.
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Celebrating Veterans Day in Fox LakeNov 07, 2025 10:51 pm - Fox Lake American Legion Post 703 will host a memorial ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with poppies distributed to support veteran programs.
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Agility Junkies hosts Community Pet Food DriveNov 07, 2025 10:30 pm - Agility Junkies is hosting a community pet food drive to support families impacted by reduced SNAP benefits.
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LIHEAP applications are now open for all income-eligible householdsNov 07, 2025 1:37 pm - LIHEAP is a federally funded program that provides bill payment assistance to low- and fixed-income families during the winter heating season.