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The UU Congregation, 5503 Bull Valley Road in McHenry.
From the community

UU Congregation in McHenry Members Launch Drive to Aid PADS Clients

By Patrick Murfin | May 16 at 2:37 p.m.

The Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation now in McHenry has launched a simple program, Compassion for Campers, to aid the homeless clients … Read more ›

Attendees included (left to right) Dr. Robert Peterson, Pat Schafer, Jeanne Smith, Jean Schilller, Mayor Sue Low, Gloria Mellyn, Joyce Matuszewich and Superintendent of Forestry and Park Planning, Tom Schmidt.
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McHenry Arbor Day with the McHenry Garden Club

By Amy Kreutzer | May 8 at 6:53 a.m.

A reception for groups and individuals who donated trees to the City of McHenry was held April 26, 2012 at McHenry City Hall. The McHenry … Read more ›

From the community

Visions of Hope Awards celebrate Mental Health Month

By Barbara Iehl | May 1 at 11:04 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 ›

The McHenry Sunday Community Dinner Crew
From the community

Free McHenry Sunday Community Dinner

By Bonnie Rudolph | April 30 at 6:36 a.m.

1st United Methodist Church and Mt. Hope Church are hosting a free Sunday Community Dinner on May 13th at 5:30 p.m. Enchiladas, refried beans, salad, … 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 2:15 p.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 ›

Chuck Peterson
From the community

Rotary-Chuck Petersen Outstanding Service Award

By Michael Lehman | April 20 at 1:38 p.m.

McHenry, IL, April 20, 2012: The Rotary Club of McHenry – Sunrise has implemented the Chuck Peterson Outstanding Service Award in honor of the late … Read more ›

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From the community

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

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 19 at 3:58 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 ›

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