McHenry County Submitted Content
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CASA Kane County seeking 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careOct 11, 2024 4:39 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. However, the need continues to grow, and they are seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon-cutting for Soul Harbour Ranch’s new Training CenterOct 11, 2024 12:30 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Soul Harbour Ranch’s newly completed 60- by 120-foot Training Center, generously donated by the Foglia Family Foundation.
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Grindhouse, horror films slated at McHenry Outdoor Theater Oct. 31 to Nov. 2Oct 10, 2024 2:17 pm - Scott Dehn’s latest collaboration will bring a decidedly different lineup to the McHenry Outdoor Theater the nights of Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.
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Inspiring stories shine at the seventh annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards LuncheonOct 08, 2024 2:18 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Women’s Biz Net (WBN) hosted a memorable and inspiring afternoon on Sept. 26, at the seventh annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Luncheon, held at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington.
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Award-winning illusionist Bill Blagg to perform at ECC Arts Center Oct. 12Oct 08, 2024 10:48 am - The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents “The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!” on Saturday, Oct. 12. He’s known for his unconventional style of magic, preferring to thrill his audience with grand-scale illusions than playing card tricks.
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Discover the history of Native American women in IllinoisOct 07, 2024 10:37 pm - Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for “Learn from the Experts: Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History,” on Sunday, Oct. 13.
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Cary Grove Lodge hosts Pack the Pantry food collection and blood driveOct 07, 2024 4:05 pm - Cary Grove Lodge No. 1157 A.F. & A.M. recently held two successful events at Mariano’s food store in Crystal Lake.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.
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Harper College hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Film LabOct 07, 2024 10:09 am - Harper College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Film Lab.
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Local League of Women Voters announces new name and Candidate Forums in the Northwest suburbsOct 07, 2024 9:10 am - The former League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area recently changed its name to the League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas (LWPBS-Areas), which now encompasses residents from 25 local ZIP codes, including Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg.