The third annual Great Seed Event at McHenry County College invites gardeners to swap seeds and learn about how to be a better gardeners.

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What began as a small circle of people online interested in gardening has blossomed into the McHenry County Plantings Facebook group with about 14,000 members and in-real-life events like the Great Seed and Soil Event, planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at MCC's cafeteria, including seed swaps, vendors and demonstrations.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where McHenry County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

The single-family house located at 5803 Amherst Court in McHenry was sold on Jan. 20, for $638,000, or $239 per square foot.

A residential property located at 102 Center Street in Algonquin changed ownership on Jan. 20.

A one-time Democratic candidate for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat has withdrawn from the race, and another has suspended his campaign.

Maria Peterson: This is a common-sense approach: modernize our tax system to create a dedicated funding source, honor our past commitments, and ensure the system is fair for our current and future public servants. Read Peterson's full questionnaire here

Martin McLaughlin: I will continue to vote against any tax increases, and I will support property tax relief. Read McLaughlin's full questionnaire here

The single-family house located at 11420 Fitzgerald Lane in Huntley was sold on Jan. 20, for $645,000, or $150 per square foot.