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Fair features history, celebrity: Good weather, good crowd for 75th ‘old time fair with a modern flair’

Charles “Chuck” Beard speaks during a dedication ceremony in which a street at the fairgrounds was named in his honor. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

The 75th anniversary of the McHenry County Fair brought food, livestock, history, and entertainment along with a touch of celebrity. Woodstock’s Charles Beard was given his own street on the fairgrounds. Charles Beard Way was unveiled Wednesday night in honor of Beard’s unceasing volunteer efforts to support the fair as well as his dedication to the […]

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