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With the class of 2023 heading into its last semester, seniors are considering more than just a four-year university in their plans for after high school
More than 100 exhibitors will attend the People in Need Forum to showcase important community resources available to help those in need.
McHenry County College junior Brady Bird of Lake in the Hills will be McHenry County College's first study aboard student since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanna Kowal of Hebron has been training her sled dogs, both huskies and lab mixes, to race since high school.
Of this group of McHenry County College graduates, 81 earned honors or high honors with a GPA of 3.50 or greater.
McHenry County College recognized 394 graduates at its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the college’s gymnasium.
McHenry County College’s latest edition of its Experts and Insights series will look the background and historical impact of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol."
Among the happenings in McHenry County this weekend are a Ladies Night Out in Huntley, the Downtown Richmond Hot Cocoa Walk, planetarium shows at MCC, a drive-thru Santa event in Cary and “White Christmas” singalongs in Woodstock.
The McHenry Lions Club recently awarded a total of $10,300 in grants to nonprofits, scholarships and eyeglass purchases.
The holidays can be a painful time for those dealing with the loss of a loved one or struggling with depression, isolation or financial instability, which is why the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake will host a Blue Christmas service this month, its minister said.
This will be the first time in a couple years McHenry County has participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, McHenry County Regional Superintendent Diana Hartmann said.
McHenry County College’s Board of Trustees approved a sixth contract extension for college President Clinton Gabbard, extending it an additional year through Dec. 31, 2026.
Over the past five decades, “Pastor Arn” has been a constant presence in the community, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake said after recognizing Arn Shaper with the title of pastor emeritus.
The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will hold auditions for a “new, unique version” of Shakespeare’s ill-fated love story “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by Jay Geller, the college said in a news release.
A fundraiser organized by McHenry County College employee Russ Shafer recently raised $2,100 for student scholarships.