McHenry County Submitted Content
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Afrofest brings day of rhythm, art and flavor to Lake CountyJul 28, 2025 11:05 am - Afrofest takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
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Come wrangle invasive crayfish at the seventh annual Rusty RodeoJul 23, 2025 10:36 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting the seventh annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 9, to remove invasive rusty crayfish from local waterways.
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Mixed Martial Arts event set to kick up excitement after hiatusJul 23, 2025 2:49 pm - It’s been six years since 3D Sideouts hosted an MMA event. On Aug. 9, the thrills return.
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Beat the heat! Where to stay cool in Kane CountyJul 23, 2025 12:21 pm - Kane County under excessive heat warning Wednesday to Thursday with feels-like temps 105-115°F. Cooling centers are open across the county.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards scholarships to 10 Elgin area studentsJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts group continues its tradition of supporting arts by awarding $20K in scholarships to 10 students. The popular "Lunch at Tiffany's" scholarship fundraiser returns Sept. 13.
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Fox River Grove wins financial reporting award for 5th yearJul 22, 2025 4:57 pm - The village of Fox River Grove received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth consecutive year.
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Harper College’s PASO program helps Latino students navigate college enrollmentJul 21, 2025 1:37 pm - When Ana Guillen Boza arrived from Spain three years ago, she was a senior in high school and unsure of what steps to take to continue her education.
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Barrington Rotary supports Smart Farm to feed the hungryJul 21, 2025 1:15 pm - The Barrington Rotary presented $1,000 to Smart Farm on July 11 in recognition of the fresh produce they donate to area food pantries and underserved food deserts, and their community outreach of teaching sustainable gardening practices.
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Kane County launches Smart Sprinkler pilot to cut water use, protect aquifersJul 16, 2025 11:46 pm - Kane County is launching a pilot program to promote smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47%.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to host study series on forgivenessJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - A five-week study on forgiveness and finding peace at Shepherd of the Prairie Church starts July 18, featuring a book by Adam Hamilton and the movie "Amish Grace."