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The program aims to “provide immediate help and a pathway to recovery” for those dealing with addiction.

StratusComm Managed IT Services opened a new office last year at 500 Cary-Algonquin Road, Suite A, in Cary, according to the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, which hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 17.

After a pause due to the uncertainty of education delivery during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation resumed awarding impact grants to district staff this school year.

A home delivery program from United Way of Greater McHenry County will be bring food and essential items to children in need – and eventually to seniors and those with health issues, in food deserts and affected economically by COVID-19.

McHenry Lions Club donated $500 to the Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry following several fundraisers over the summer, organizers said.

The city of McHenry’s director of parks and recreation, the owner of Jessup Manufacturing and a Sycamore doctor who has served in leadership at hospitals and the DeKalb County Health Department were this year and last’s McHenry High School distinguished graduates.

The men's club at Bethany Lutheran Church hosted a cookout luncheon this month at New Horizons Transitional Living for Veterans in Hebron.

The Algonquin Area Public Library is collecting recipes for a cookbook planned to mark the library district’s first 100 years in existence.

A new health care provider for children through adults opened in Crystal Lake.

An exhibit drawing awareness to polio made a stop to Huntley’s Fall Fest to teach residents more about the disease, which has been eradicated in America but can still spread in some countries.

Purple Moose Enrichment Preschool in Crystal Lake held a coin drive to help families affected by Hurricane Ida.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of McHenry County is raising money – to be matched by a $12,500 grant – through Oct. 31.

The new business will offer the same care as a traditional doctor's office and is looking to expand accessibility for its services

Lauren Kolasinski created a service project to help students with disabilities who use horses for therapy

A new life jacket loaner program offered by the McHenry Township Fire Protection District allows boaters to borrow properly-fitting children’s life jackets for the day.

The Lake in the Hills Police Department is hosting its 18th annual trick-or-treat event where candy can be collected building-to-building at its Safety Town behind the Irv Floress Safety Education Center.

The class is an introduction to practical Spanish designed to help students strengthen their conversational skills in daily, on-the-job interactions with native Spanish speakers

Marian Central Catholic High School student William Stotz has been named a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship program, according to a news release.

This fall Harvard Diggins Library will host programs exploring NASA’s newest next-generation telescope launch, part of a line-up of programming made possible through NASA My Library.

After a virtual celebration last year, the all-ages wizarding world-themed event will return in-person to the historic Woodstock Square this month.

A reopened Sunset Skate Park features a beginner-friendly area, as well as an area for intermediate to advanced skaters, scooter riders, and bike riders.

A reopened Sunset Skate Park features a beginner friendly area as well as an area for intermediate to advanced skaters, scooter riders, and bike riders, village officials said.

Ron’s Tidy Tank Septic Service in Cary, which has been in business for more than 50 years, is under new ownership.

McHenry High School’s volleyball program also held a special event to honor veterans on Sept. 9 where 23 local veterans were honored

After a virtual Witches and Wizards of Woodstock last year, the all-ages event return physically to the historic Woodstock Square this month.

Lake in the Hills Administrative Services Manager Peter D’Agostino was recognized nationally for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Money raised from the beer tents tip jars at Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and Sunset Fest by the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills went to three area animal rescues, the organization said.

With the move to a new communication and dispatch network, the Woodstock, Harvard, Marengo and Union fire protection districts will purchase new two-way radios using federal grant dollars.

On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue plans to expand its cat and kitten play area with a $1,750 grant from Petco Love, a nonprofit formerly known as Petco Foundation, the Crystal Lake rescue said.

Crystal Lake resident Ryan Yantis, a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army who survived the attack on the Pentagon, is one of 12 people to share their memories of Sept. 11 in a book currently for sale on Amazon.