Kevin Newberry

Three Plainfield North High School are among the 10 recipients of $2,000 scholarships from Endeavor Health Edward Hospital’s Edward Foundation.

The Crystal Lake Park District will host its annual State of the Lake meeting Thursday.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when encountering them in the wild.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is celebrating bird season with its annual bird photography competition for all ages.

The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation is holding a raffle for a VIP graduation experience for families of graduating seniors. Deadline to enter is Wednesday.

Retired Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr has a story in one of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and will make an appearance Saturday.

The Government Finance Officers Association has honored the McHenry County Conservation District with its National Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Join Woodstock Recreation and Associated Electrical Contractors for an evening stroll through Merryman Fields Friday.

Students from both Joliet Township high schools qualified for the IHSA journalism competition state finals.

Health teacher Nicole Thompson of Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake was honored with the inaugural Turning Point Heart Award.

The McHenry County Department of Health encourages private well owners to test their water supply at yearly and is offering reduced-cost testing in April. .

A group of Marine Corps League members recently visited McHenry Community High School Upper Campus to present a $500 donation.

The Crystal Lake Park District will host its second annual Once Upon A Time Princess Fest April 26.

Joliet Catholic Academy has announced the hiring of Ava Tomich, a 2020 graduate, as its new head dance coach.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 students named Superintendent’s Award winners for the second trimester of the 2024-25 school year.