“Bridgette” – 1-year-old female Meet Bridgette! This sweet girl is a beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Bridgette is a very attentive and curious girl. Although […]
As students return to in-person learning (or not), parents and educators are rightly worried about what has been lost during the age of eLearning and the pandemic. It won’t be […]
“Stormie“ 5-month-old female Meet Stormie! This happy girl is a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. If your home is in need of a fun and […]
Sometimes the things we ought to do (estate planning) get sidetracked by the urgencies of life. When people die without an estate plan, and they own probate assets, the family […]
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invites you to register for our virtual (of course) annual meeting on Sunday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. You can register on […]
“Winston“ 5-year-old male Hi, I’m Winston! I am lab/retriever mix available for adoption. I entered the shelter with heartworm, but after months of treatment, I am now healthy and finally […]
Virtual programs will ensure continuation this spring of the Sampler Lecture Series of the McHenry County Historical Society. Last year’s schedule was cut short by COVID-related health concerns, and ongoing […]
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