Recently it has come to light the temporary closure of the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center. This in addition to the limited staff and hours of operation at CASE, the “Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital,” also located in Crystal Lake. While reminded that it is only temporary due to staffing shortages does […]
Comedy show April 23 to benefit animal shelter Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock will benefit from “Stand Pup Comedy Show” scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St. The public is welcome to watch comedians Mike Maxwell, Joe Diamond, and James Fisher Jr. perform. Tickets cost […]
Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCC Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County. The 90-minute event will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium of McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. Attendees are asked to […]
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