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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. -
U.S. House 6th District candidate forum set for Sept. 21
Sep 15, 2020 11:47 AM - On Monday, Sept. 21, join a virtual candidate forum for Illinois 6th Congressional District with incumbent Sean Casten and challengers Jeanne Ives and Bill Redpath. This Zoom forum is hosted by a coalition of 10 League of Women Voters' chapters from the Illinois 6th District. -
20th annual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K goes virtual Oct. 9-18
Aug 25, 2020 4:48 PM - The 20th anniversary of the Care4 Breast Cancer 5K will go virtual Oct. 9-18. The 5K supports local uninsured McHenry County patients at Family Health Partnership Clinic. -
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. -
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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Faith Leaders of McHenry County to offer more homeless camping gear distributions
Aug 12, 2020 5:24 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers are continuing to distribute camping gear and supplies to the homeless. Three more offerings are scheduled in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock in August and September. -
Help McHenry County Salvation Army give out school supplies to kids in need
Jul 17, 2020 7:21 PM - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is preparing for its annual Back-to-School supply distribution, held the last week of July. Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, and distribute supplies. -
Landmarks Illinois provides emergency funding to 13 nonprofits with pandemic relief grant programJul 17, 2020 12:24 AM - The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union was among 13 nonprofits receiving a combined $26,000 from Landmarks Illinois, a statewide historic preservation advocacy organization based in Chicago.
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Faith leaders plan camping gear distribution for homelessJul 10, 2020 12:39 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will offer free distribution of camping gear and supplies for the homeless twice this month. Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake will host the first event on Tuesday, July 14
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