McHenry County Submitted Content
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‘A powerful experience’: MCC students create public art installations for Woodstock libraryJun 08, 2026 10:06 am - Students from multiple programs at McHenry County College designed and built public art installations that will serve as centerpieces for a new outdoor space at the Woodstock Public Library.
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Elgin Community College to host first Homecoming Weekend this fallJun 05, 2026 8:08 pm - Elgin Community College announces its first Homecoming Weekend, September 15-20, featuring a week of events including sports games, wine tasting fundraiser, Shakespeare theater production, and a 5K run.
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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.
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New Firecracker 5K and annual Stars ‘N Stripes Fest bring summer celebrations to CaryJun 05, 2026 6:50 pm - The Cary Park District is hosting two Independence Day weekend events: the Firecracker 5K on June 26 with an after-party, and Stars 'N Stripes Fest on June 27, with live music by Hello Weekend, food trucks, bounce houses, and fireworks.
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McHenry Outdoor Theater’s Project Popcorn expands to benefit 35 area nonprofitsJun 05, 2026 4:50 pm - A night watching movies under the stars can both come at a savings and also be a night of giving this summer at the McHenry Outdoor Theater, where Project Popcorn has been transformed.
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Fox Valley Church breaks ground on new worship centerJun 05, 2026 12:10 pm - Fox Valley Church is celebrating 50 years in the community with a major expansion that will be finished in time for its anniversary. The new worship center and expanded children’s area will help the church continue to serve the growing Fox Valley region.
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McHenry High School Tri-M Music Honor society earns top national awardJun 04, 2026 9:31 pm - McHenry Community High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society won the 2025-26 National Tri-M Chapter of the Year award from the National Association for Music Education, receiving a $1,000 scholarship and plaque after being runner-up last year.
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Upcoming Stillman Nature Center events include bird walk, campfire, pond studyJun 04, 2026 3:05 pm - Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington will offer several events this summer, including a bird walk, a campfire, a look at turtles and snakes and a pond study.
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Strong start, bright future: Harper College alum continues engineering journey at PurdueJun 03, 2026 3:15 pm - When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering, but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately led her to Purdue University and a promising future in environmental engineering.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.