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May 16, 2025
Shaw Local

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Get Women of Distinction Event Tickets Now

Get Women of Distinction Event Tickets Now

Help celebrate this year’s class of Women of Distinction by attending our awards luncheon!

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 01, 2025 at 1:01 pm CDT

Thank You, Teachers is Coming

Thank You, Teachers is Coming

The Northwest Herald celebrates teachers May 8.

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 28, 2025 at 11:03 am CDT

McHenry County College Household Recycling Quiz 2025

McHenry County College Household Recycling Quiz 2025

Learn how you can become more sustainably responsible and reduce your carbon footprint with the McHenry County College Household Recycling Quiz!

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 16, 2025 at 8:57 am CDT

McHenry County's April Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County's April Cutest Pet Contest

Have a cute pet? Enter it today for a chance to win!

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 10, 2025 at 10:39 am CDT

Enter to Win Summer Pool Passes!

Enter to Win Summer Pool Passes!

Splash into summer with a free individual season pass to Woodstock Water Works!

By Shaw Local News Network●
April 08, 2025 at 9:33 am CDT

Honor your favorite teacher

Honor your favorite teacher

The Thank You, Teachers Contest is asking you for nominations of outstanding teachers.

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 31, 2025 at 11:55 am CDT

McHenry County’s March Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County’s March Cutest Pet Contest

The pet with the most votes will be named the winner, be published in the Northwest Herald and receive a great prize.

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 18, 2025 at 9:07 am CDT

McHenry County's February Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County's February Cutest Pet Contest

Don't miss out! Enter your pet today for a chance to win! Voting starts February 17!

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 11, 2025 at 11:17 am CST

Nominate a Woman of Distinction

Nominate a Woman of Distinction

Nominate someone who puts community first and self second through February 28.

By Shaw Local News Network●
February 10, 2025 at 1:37 pm CST

Vote for McHenry County businesses

Vote for McHenry County businesses

Vote for top businesses in McHenry County in 20 categories during Top Workplaces contest.

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 18, 2024 at 10:41 am CST
Read our tribute to McHenry County Veterans

Read our tribute to McHenry County Veterans

The Northwest Herald salutes men and women who served.

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 09, 2024 at 7:16 am CST
Coming November 9: Thank You, Veterans

Coming November 9: Thank You, Veterans

The Northwest Herald will dedicate its November 9 print and online editions to the men and women who served our country.

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 01, 2024 at 9:23 am CDT
McHenry County’s January Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County’s January Cutest Pet Contest

YOUR PET WANTS YOU TO ENTER IT IN THE JANUARY CUTEST PET CONTEST!

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 16, 2024 at 8:14 am CDT
$3,000 Remodeling Giveaway

$3,000 Remodeling Giveaway

Between now and October 24, enter for your chance to win $3000 towards any remodeling service from Area Flooring & Tile Inc.

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 26, 2024 at 9:20 am CDT
Win prizes by playing the UPickem Pro Football Contest

Win prizes by playing the UPickem Pro Football Contest

Pick pro football winners for a chance at weekly and year-end prizes

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 19, 2024 at 11:44 am CDT
Preorder the Friday Night Drive Season Preview Magazine

Preorder the Friday Night Drive Season Preview Magazine

Order the Friday Night Drive Season Preview Magazine now and save $3

By Shaw Local News Network●
August 08, 2024 at 4:21 pm CDT
Preorder the Friday Night Drive Season Preview now

Preorder the Friday Night Drive Season Preview now

Order the Friday Night Drive Season Preview magazine now and save $3 off the cover price

By Brent Maring●
August 08, 2024 at 4:07 pm CDT
McHenry County’s August Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County’s August Cutest Pet Contest

Starting August 8-18, upload a photo of your delightful pet. Then come back between August 19-24 to vote for your pet or any pet you wish.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2024 at 10:48 am CDT
McHenry County’s Best Home Garden Contest 2024

McHenry County’s Best Home Garden Contest 2024

McHenry County's Best Home Garden Contest is back, and it's time for you to show off your garden!

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 09, 2024 at 7:19 am CDT
Starved Rock Getaway Sweepstakes 2024

Starved Rock Getaway Sweepstakes 2024

Between now and July 9th, enter for your chance to win a fun-filled Starved Rock Getaway.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 18, 2024 at 1:59 pm CDT
McHenry County’s June Cutest Pet Contest

McHenry County’s June Cutest Pet Contest

YOUR PET WANTS YOU TO ENTER IT IN THE JUNE CUTEST PET CONTEST! Don't miss your chance to participate!

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 07, 2024 at 2:05 pm CDT
Summer Sweepstakes 2024

Summer Sweepstakes 2024

Summer is here, and we want to save you some money! Enter the Shaw Local News Network Summer Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $300, $100 or one of two $50 Visa cards!

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 30, 2024 at 7:38 am CDT
Get the latest McHenry County local news delivered to your inbox every morning.

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Sign up for our Northwest Herald morning newsletter, breaking news, eNewspaper and more.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 24, 2024 at 12:06 pm CDT
The United Way of Greater McHenry County Quiz

The United Way of Greater McHenry County Quiz

Dial 211 to get connected. Take the United Way of Greater McHenry County quiz today!

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 24, 2024 at 8:40 am CDT

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