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Thursday, December 12, 2019

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CITY OF CHENOA: Santa Claus Arrival At Chenoa Gazebo Will Be On December 14th

Due to Santa Claus being busy on December 15th.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Challenges Residents to Light Up Crystal Lake in Holiday Decorating Contest

Start planning now! Crystal Lake Park residents are invited to see if all the sweat and tears that they put into decorating the outside of their home for the holidays will pay off.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Park on Dec 14

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2019

Enjoy a beautiful night under the stars as we light a trail through our magnificent Veteran Acres Park.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Register by Dec 1 for Santa's Wonderland Extravaganza

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2019

Join the Crystal Lake Park District for a magical afternoon filled with holiday fun!

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Much More with Mrs Claus Story Time Fun on Dec 14

Nov 13, 2019

Don't miss out on this traditional holiday event with Mrs. Claus featuring snuggly stories, singing & dancing, crafts and maybe even a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be served.

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Rep. Skillicorn, a voice for DCFS reform, to host discussion on foster care

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Residents of the 66th District are encouraged to take part in a panel discussion entitled “Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption,” taking place on Saturday morning in Elgin and being co-hosted by Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake).

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VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: A Very Merry Huntley on Dec 6-7

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Ring in the season with our hometown holiday celebration on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Cha Cha is the Featured Dance for Nov 23

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Put on your dancing shoes, choose a partner (singles and couples are welcome, ages 18 and up) and swing and sway your evening away with dance instructors, Jim and Barbara Finn.

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Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Baton Student is Featured Twirler for Prairie Ridge High School

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2019

We are so proud of our Baton student, Grace Turskey, for becoming a feature twirler for Prairie Ridge High School as a freshman this year.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Volunteers Needed to Serve on Lake Advisory Committee for Crystal Lake

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2019

The Crystal Lake Park District is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the newly-formed Lake Advisory Committee.

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73 living veterans in McHenry County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in McHenry County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 73, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Test Your Puzzle Skills at Puzzle Palooza

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

This might be the only event like this in our local area!

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste stands behind a state ban on flavored nicotine products

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is sponsoring a bill that targets flavored additives in electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, arguing that the growing industry should undergo the same scrutiny as tobacco did in years past.

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McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM: Halloween, Return of the Dead

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

For one dark and stormy night only, several of McHenry County’s tragically departed returned Oct. 9 to Union to describe the dramatic details of their – or other’s – demise.

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VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: Halloween Happenings

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

Village of Huntley issued the following announcement on Oct. 7.Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Trick or Treat Around the Square on October 31 from 10 am - 3 pm.

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McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM: Rock Around the Quilted Tree & Holiday Open House

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The McHenry County Historical Society will host a month-long quilt contest and show kicking off with its annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the county historical museum, 6422 Main St. in Union.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Halloween Costume Kick Off on Sat, Oct 26 -NEW Event

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Crystal Lake Park District issued the following announcement on Sept. 24.Join the Crystal Lake Park District for a morning of Halloween fun at our Halloween Kickoff!

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to co-host paper shredding, food drive event in Pingree Grove

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is not one to leave any stone unturned when it comes to serving his constituents of the 65th District.

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Rep. Skillicorn holding reelection campaign fundraiser Monday in West Dundee

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) will be hosting a 2020 campaign fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Emmett’s Brewing Company in West Dundee.