McHenry County Submitted Content
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Harper College GIS program prepares students for growing, lucrative fieldJan 17, 2025 3:48 pm - Carolina Szoepe and Ryan Facks credit Harper College's GIS certificate for internships and jobs in the fast-growing field.
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Fight hunger with food, races and golf: Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 2025 event calendarJan 17, 2025 1:30 pm - In 2025, Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting events including Cup of Hope tea, Fight Hunger 10K/5K, Taste culinary event, and Hunger Scramble golf to raise funds and awareness to provide food and resources for those in need.
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Kane County voters: Here’s what you need to know about spring electionsJan 16, 2025 5:14 pm - Early voting has begun for the Feb. 25 primary election for Aurora mayor and township offices. For other township and municipal offices in Kane County, early voting for the April 1 consolidated election begins March 7.
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People in Need Forum to showcase community resources in McHenry CountyJan 15, 2025 12:27 pm - The annual People in Need resource fair, taking place Jan. 25 at McHenry County College, will feature 125 exhibitors and speakers on mental health, immigration, senior issues and more.
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McHenry County College hosts annual Great Seed event with speakers and activitiesJan 14, 2025 6:22 pm - The Great Seed Event at MCC on Feb 1 brings seed swap, vendors, demos, and talks on hydroponics, native plants, grains, and pollinators.
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James Lumber Center 2025 season continues with eclectic mix of musicJan 14, 2025 3:05 pm - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres. This season continues that tradition with renowned Mexican, rock, Americana, jazz, classical, and pop music artists gracing the JLC mainstage.
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Kane County residents can access free brain health evaluationsJan 12, 2025 8:46 am - Free neuropsychological testing available for Kane County Medicare or Medicaid recipients and low-income residents to evaluate learning and memory issues and guide interventions.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2024Jan 12, 2025 6:00 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for December capture life's joyful and mysterious moments.
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No talking allowed: High schoolers get creative at Silent Film FestivalJan 10, 2025 10:50 pm - On Jan. 22, students from 11 Chicago area high schools will be showing their original motion pictures at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The competition challenges the young filmmakers to tell their stories in visual terms without the aid of voices or sound effects.
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Learn to care for native plants and fight invasives in TLC’s free winter webinarsJan 09, 2025 8:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County offers free webinars on native plant gardening topics like replacing invasives, caring for oak woods, planning gardens, and plants for sun and shade.