Kevin Newberry

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.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, backing legislation that supports green infrastructure loans for municipalities and counties throughout Illinois.

The Elmhurst History Museum has appointed Emma Marston as curator of education and public programs.

The Lombard Garden Club’s lilac sale, the Lilac Village, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. May 8 at Lilacia Park.

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel is asking the state to address concerns about high caseloads for special education teachers that can impact student care.

The Huntley Community School District 158 Education Foundation has announced Amber Pfaff as its new executive director.

Crystal Lake-based Schafer Brothers Remodeling announced it has received the 2025 “Best in Houzz” Award in Service recognition.