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Ms. Washington's trailer in Pembroke Township, IL. Photo courtesy of Photojournalist Michael Bracey.
From the community

Here in Illinois?

By Kathleen | May 17 at 10:43 a.m.

Helping One Neighbor at a Time: bringing help and hope to the residents of Pembroke Township, Illinois, one of the poorest communities in the United … Read more ›

From the community

Visions of Hope Awards celebrate Mental Health Month

By Barbara Iehl | May 1 at 10:53 a.m.

Outstanding contributions deserve acknowledgement, and the McHenry County Behavioral Health Foundation (BHF) is pleased to recognize Dr. Chandra Vedak in his work for helping individuals … Read more ›

Stacy Cordery, nationally noted biographer and author of Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of Girl Scouts, speaks at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Annual Meeting where the organization honored local volunteers and elected new members to its Board of Directors.
From the community

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years/Honor Local Volunteers at Annual Meeting

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 26 at 11:41 a.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) honored local volunteers and elected new members to the council’s Board of Directors at the organization’s recent annual meeting. … Read more ›

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry has relocated to 1111 Pyott Road. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills food pantry finds new home

By Lawerence Synett | April 25 at 2:42 p.m.

A new location for a far northwest suburban food pantry aims to provide clients a more casual setting than those offered by similar organizations. The … Read more ›

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Girl Scouts Seeks Local Girls to Appear in Anti-Bullying Rock Opera Video!

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 19 at 3:54 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is currently casting local girls, ages 11-16, for roles in their upcoming rock opera video. The organization is especially … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

Brothers Caynon, left, Caydon and Cayman have been waiting more than six months for a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Big Brothers Big Sister seeks a few good men

By Lawerence Synett | April 16 at 2:09 p.m.

Jen Vojcik is a single mother with three young boys who also works full-time as a firefighter with the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. The … Read more ›

From the community

Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual Wellness Place Walk/Run

By LeeAnn Atwood | April 4 at 4:34 p.m.

Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual Wellness Place Walk/Run Volunteers–we need you! There are many opportunities for those who wish to volunteer as well as participate … Read more ›

If you haven't worn or used an item in one year or more, it's time to donate it to Goodwill.
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Spring Cleaning Helps Community Members Find Jobs

By Shannon Halverson | April 2 at 9:36 a.m.

Although the U.S. unemployment rate has decreased in recent months, many people in our community still have difficulty entering the labor market and providing for … Read more ›

Scouts and their Families Help End Hunger in the Community
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Scouts Reach Out to Feed the Hungry

By Harriet Ford | April 1 at 8:18 p.m.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO HUNTLEY SCOUTS Grafton Food Pantry was recently the recipient of the Scouting for Food efforts in Huntley. This was a … Read more ›

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