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Barrington NSDAR Chapter Hosts Virtual Afternoon Tea
Sep 25, 2020 9:02 AM - "No pandemic can stop the DAR!" declares Denise Doring Van Buren, president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in her recent newsletter to members of NSDAR. Reflecting that can-do spirit, members of the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, boldly announce a "Virtual Afternoon Tea With Gov. Bradford," taking place via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. -
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. -
Barrington, Northfield residents to Co-chair Rush Woman's Board's First Virtual Fundraiser on October
Sep 4, 2020 9:04 AM - On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center will host its annual Fall Benefit, a fundraiser supporting the Medical Center's community engagement programs as well as the Woman's Board Transformation Fund for the Rush University Cancer Center. Themed "Destination Excellence," the Fall Benefit has been reimagined this year as a virtual event featuring a wine tasting and live jazz performances. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sandhill cranes show their ability to adapt to change
Aug 24, 2020 6:23 AM - Not being too picky about where you nest and what you eat helps explain why sandhills are the most abundant species of crane in the world.
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