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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, GameStop shut down by McHenry Police after claiming to be essential businesses

JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels and Game Stop stores in McHenry were forced to close after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order for Illinois on March 20, 2020.

By April Bamburg | Mar 31, 2020

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McHENRY COUNTY: Small Business Coronavirus Help Available on County Website

Business owners impacted by the coronavirus can find important information and request disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration through the county website.

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Colonel Palmer House Opens Two New Exhibits on March 19

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2020

On Thursday, March 19, two new exhibits will open to the public at Colonel Palmer House.

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WOODSTOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY: BHHS Starck Real Estate holding annual DIAPER DRIVE!

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Starck Real Estate is holding its' Annual Diaper Drive to benefit the Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 1 month ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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WOODSTOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY: Northwestern Medicine Introduces Internal Medicine Resident Clinic

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2020

The Rosalind Franklin University Internal Medicine Residency Clinic, located on the Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital campus, is staffed with board-certified Northwestern Medicine physicians and resident physicians who provide comprehensive care for adults of all ages and genders.

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Holiday Inn - Elara Ballroom Ribbon Cutting on Jan 30

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2020

Holiday Inn Crystal Lake Convention Center has changed the name of their Crystal Lake Ballroom to the ELARA.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Enroll Now for the Crystal Lake Park District Annie Jr. Production Class

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

Kids ages 6-15 will find their inner performer as you get ready for the Crystal Lake Park District production of Annie Jr.!

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MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Stop.Challenge.Choose. A strategy which has changed my life

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2019

Just as everyone has a story, everyone has a health journey.

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CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE: Bringing New Jobs To The County

By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2019

Crystal Lake’s manufacturing community is on a steady growth path and a key contributor of manufacturing jobs in McHenry County.

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CARY-GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Motl Accounting’s New Location

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

On Friday, November 15, 2019, the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Open House event at the new location of Motl Accounting, 106 W Main St., in West Dundee

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney admonishes Illinois' poor business reputation on Small Business Saturday

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) recently marked Small Business Saturday by demanding that state government take its handcuffs off local industry.

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VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: A Very Merry Huntley - December 6th - 7th

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2019

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

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CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE: New Restaurants to Open Soon!

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2019

From delicious and elegant dining options to quick and satisfying take out choices, Crystal Lake is excited to see the expanding dining choices opening up soon.

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CARY-GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cary-Grove Student Earns Perfect SAT & ACT Scores

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

A Cary-Grove High School senior is the first student in District 155 history to earn perfect scores on SAT and ACT exams.

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McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM: Holiday Open House

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

What would Christmas be without watching "Frosty the Snowman" on our television screens?

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.