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As 'Groundhog Day' movie marks its 30th year, Woodstock revels in the rewind
Jan 25, 2023 11:12 AM - Sure, Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell were the stars. But around these parts, everyone knows it was Punxsutawney's picturesque stand-in that stole the show. And, as townspeople here prepare once again to relive their early February appointment with a weather-predicting marmot, organizers of Woodstock Groundhog Days are pulling out all of the stops. -
Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in need
Jan 21, 2023 8:53 AM - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lake counties.
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Party animals can soon rent out barn at Volo Museum
Jan 18, 2023 1:19 PM - Today, what once was an animal barn just east of the ticketing area at the Volo Museum is fast becoming a party barn. The roughly 1,300-square-foot building is undergoing a no-expense-spared facelift. -
Things to do Jan. 20-26: Winterfests, Lunar New Year events and more
Jan 17, 2023 8:33 AM - There's lots to explore this weekend, including Lunar New Year events, Winterfests, the Greater Chicago RV Show and more. -
The Land Conservancy's summer internship program is open for applications
Jan 9, 2023 11:24 AM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has opened its Conservation Leadership Internship Program (CLIP) to applicants for the summer of 2023, which will be the third year of the program. -
Things to do Jan. 6-12: Last chance to catch a seasonal light show
Jan 4, 2023 6:00 AM - If you didn't get to experience a light show before the holidays, this week is your last chance to marvel at thousands of twinkling lights. -
195 children in foster care receive gifts through CASA of McHenry County
Dec 30, 2022 2:49 PM - Just in time for the holidays, volunteer Advocates from CASA of McHenry County delivered donated gifts to 195 McHenry County children and youth in foster care. -
It began as a message to heaven. Now it's the grand prize winner of our holiday lights contest.
Dec 21, 2022 2:37 PM - The extravagant holiday lights display that surrounds the Barr family home in Volo all started as a message to heaven about the world champion 2016 Cubs. Now it's the winner in the Daily Herald's holiday lights contest. -
Jeeps on the Run boosts Christmas joy for thousands of Lake, McHenry County kids
Dec 19, 2022 6:51 PM - Christmas morning will be brighter for thousands of youngsters in Lake and McHenry counties this year after a Jeeps on the Run event raised nearly $60,000 in cash and drew tens of thousands of toy donations early this month. -
BBQ'd Productions' red envelope winners to share $150,000 in prizes
Dec 16, 2022 8:43 PM - For BBQ'd Productions owner Kris Schoenberger, the end-of-the-year red envelope campaign has become a highly anticipated tradition. And with this year's prize outlay topping $150,000, excitement is soaring like a Rudolph-led sleigh.
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