McHenry County Submitted Content
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Harper College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as workforce education program expands to over 90 schoolsJul 22, 2026 12:31 pm - Harper has been selected to join Cohort 8 of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a national workforce education program that supports community college students preparing for high-demand careers.
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Inaugural Algonquin Fest offers live music, family fun and fireworksJul 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Algonquin Fest debuts July 24-26 at Spella Park featuring live music from headliners Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Maggie Speaks, and 7th Heaven, plus fireworks on Saturday.
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Open fishing clinics offered at Aurora’s Oakhurst Forest PreserveJul 20, 2026 1:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting free open fishing clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve on July 29 and Aug. 12.
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Algonquin Summer Concert set for July 16 canceledJul 16, 2026 5:24 pm - The Algonquin Summer Concert scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled due to outdoor conditions. This concert will not be rescheduled.
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Christmas in July brings festive shopping fun to downtown Huntley July 18Jul 15, 2026 9:46 am - Downtown Huntley hosts Christmas in July shopping event on Saturday, July 18, at Shops on Main, featuring 10 local retailers offering boutique items, gifts, handmade goods, art, clothing and more with special deals and holiday shopping ideas.
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Fox River Valley DAR chapter celebrates America’s 250th with plaque dedicationJul 14, 2026 8:20 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony in Crystal Lake's McCormick Memorial Park to dedicate a bronze plaque commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
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Community gathers at Elgin History Museum to mark 250 years since Declaration’s first public readingJul 13, 2026 9:36 pm - The Elgin History Museum hosted a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, as part of a nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of its first public readings in 1776.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Harness the power of the sun at Creek Bend Nature Center’s EcoLabJul 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host "EcoLab: Fun in the Sun" on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles, featuring solar energy experiments for participants aged10 or older.