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After years of growth, Visit McHenry County works to curb tourism losses
Sep 18, 2020 11:39 PM - Prior to COVID-19's impact, Illinois enjoyed its ninth consecutive year of record tourism growth in 2019, including a 3.3 percent tourism spending increase reported for McHenry County, according to state agency statistics released late last month. -
New Extension educator offers help to small farms, local food projects
Aug 31, 2020 10:31 AM - Sarah Farley joined the University of Illinois Extension-Lake and McHenry County Aug. 17 She serves as the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator. -
Faith Leaders to distribute camping gear for homelesss in McHenry
Aug 31, 2020 10:41 AM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will again be distributing camping gear and supplies to the homeless this Tuesday, Sept. 1, at First United Methodist Church in McHenry. -
Pioneer Center for Human Services opens 70-bed homeless shelter in McHenry County
Aug 28, 2020 10:11 PM - Pioneer Center's McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter in McHenry is now open. PADS expanded their homeless services from a 34-bed shelter to a new 70-bed shelter to best meet the needs of the community. Last year, PADS assisted more than 220 homeless people including men, women and families. -
Rotary congratulates African region on becoming wild poliovirus-free
Aug 25, 2020 3:02 PM - Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are proud to announce a historic public health achievement as the World Health Organization's African region is now certified wild poliovirus-free. -
Blues, Brews & BBQ goes livestream Aug. 29
Aug 24, 2020 3:51 PM - On Saturday, Aug. 29, Brews & BBQ goes livestream with performances by the John Todd Band and Matt Hines and the Midnight Howlers. In addition, the McHenry Outdoor Theater and D.C. Cobb's-McHenry are hosting a Blooze/Blues Brothers Bash to benefit Rotary, with food, livestream performances, and a showing of the "Blues Brothers" movie. -
Get in your orders for Fall Sustainability Sale by Sept. 14
Aug 21, 2020 8:48 PM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will offer native plants, shrubs and trees for preorder until Sept. 14 during its Fall Sustainability Sale. -
See 6 baby woodpeckers rescued by Wildlife Resource Center
Aug 21, 2020 8:07 PM - McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center recently released six young northern flickers that had been in their care since mid-June. -
NAWBO Chicago annual conference inspires women business owners to excelAug 18, 2020 4:07 PM - The National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago Celebration of Achievement is "Reimagining Possibilities" as it transforms into a full-day virtual conference on Thursday, Sept. 10, to honor and empower local women business owners. Now in its 37th year, the annual luncheon has morphed into an online forum that focuses on advancing entrepreneurs, allowing viewers to attend educational breakout workshops and virtual exhibit halls at home.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra to host virtual fundraising gala
Aug 18, 2020 12:44 PM - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra, celebrating 70 years, will host a virtual fundraising gala on Sunday, Aug. 30. The theme of the gala is "Honor the Past, Embrace the Future." It will include an online auction of local treasures and exclusive private performance experiences featuring ESO musicians and a live virtual event hosted by ESO Music Director Andrew Grams.
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