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June 26, 2025
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Silesia Flavors breaks ground in Huntley on 130,000-square-feet building

Silesia Flavors breaks ground in Huntley on 130,000-square-feet building

Silesia Flavors, a Germany-based food flavoring company with U.S. operations in Hoffman Estates, expects to have a Huntley facility up and running next summer.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 11, 2025 at 1:58 pm CDT

‘Finding their niche’: The Fresh Market is back to opening stores in the suburbs

‘Finding their niche’: The Fresh Market is back to opening stores in the suburbs

Despite having shed a few stores in recent years, The Fresh Market grocery chain is in the midst of a true growth spurt, bringing its distinct stores to redeveloping areas of the suburbs.

By Eric Peterson – Daily Herald Media Group●
June 02, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT

McHenry Country Club sold for $2M to local businessman; gets new name, liquor license

McHenry Country Club sold for $2M to local businessman; gets new name, liquor license

The McHenry Country Club has been sold for almost $2 million to a local businessman and philanthropist, and the McHenry City Council had a special meeting to grant a liquor license.

By Janelle Walker●
May 29, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Beloved Algonquin restaurant Short Stacks abruptly closes

Beloved Algonquin restaurant Short Stacks abruptly closes

Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin serves customers one last time Friday before permanently closing.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 16, 2025 at 1:01 pm CDT

New crop of McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes set to open for business Friday

New crop of McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes set to open for business Friday

The 10 McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes owners are preparing to kick off the third season of the local retail incubator Friday.

By Janelle Walker●
May 02, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

McHenry shops add First Friday late hours in hopes of attracting those dining downtown

McHenry shops add First Friday late hours in hopes of attracting those dining downtown

Starting May 2 and through at least December, McHenry retailers are invited to stay open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, giving people out in downtown McHenry more time to check out its shops.

By Janelle Walker●
May 01, 2025 at 4:16 pm CDT

Spencer’s brings its novelty clothing, gift merch to new Algonquin Commons location. Grand opening Saturday

Spencer’s brings its novelty clothing, gift merch to new Algonquin Commons location. Grand opening Saturday

Spencer’s is the latest store to open in Algonquin Commons and will be hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday.

By Michelle Meyer●
April 25, 2025 at 7:46 am CDT

New age-restricted apartment plan in Crystal Lake aims for rents below area average

New age-restricted apartment plan in Crystal Lake aims for rents below area average

Developers are looking to construct an age-restricted apartment building in Crystal Lake with the aim to be more affordable compared to other units in the area.

By Michelle Meyer●
April 08, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Japanese discounter Daiso opens in Crystal Lake this weekend

Japanese discounter Daiso opens in Crystal Lake this weekend

Unique Japanese discount retail store Daiso is taking over the shuttered BuyBuy Bay property in Crystal Lake with a grand opening this weekend, becoming one of the first in the state and Midwest.

By Michelle Meyer●
April 04, 2025 at 1:37 pm CDT

‘The creepier, the grosser, the better’: Morbid Mementos brings macabre oddities to Elgin

‘The creepier, the grosser, the better’: Morbid Mementos brings macabre oddities to Elgin

Morbid Mementos opened March 1 in downtown Elgin. The store sells taxidermy, bone art, jewelry, perfume oils, candles, books and more.

By Rick West - Daily Herald Media Group●
March 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm CDT
ShamROCKS the Fox gave new McHenry shops chance to try their luck

ShamROCKS the Fox gave new McHenry shops chance to try their luck

Three McHenry retail stores - two from the Riverwalk Shoppes and one recent relocation - opened this week to take advantage of the crowds during ShamROCKS the Fox

By Janelle Walker●
March 17, 2025 at 8:23 am CDT
McHenry Outdoor Theater to open for season March 21

McHenry Outdoor Theater to open for season March 21

The new season will not only include plenty of blockbuster films, but tribute weekends to different stars, genres and directors, as well as fun events throughout the summer and fall.

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 04, 2025 at 1:00 pm CST

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