In its 71st year, McHenry County Fair boasted the theme “Growing for You,” but the motto still was, “Where farm and families meet.” While attractions at the six-day fair continue […]
By Tricia Carzoli THE INDEPENDENT The grandstands were packed as four-time world bull riding champion Richard Neale “Tuff” Hedeman brought his eponymous company – Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding – to […]
There’s no better venue for live country music on a summer night in the Midwest than a county fair. Woodstock will deliver at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, when country […]
Celebration Aug. 5 during fair to mark 100 years of 4-H in McHenry Co. The McHenry County Fair has long been known for its close association with 4-H. Youth-raised livestock […]
The McHenry County Fair Association recently purchased 11.36 acres of land on Sharon Drive, contiguous to the fairgrounds. The purchase price was $142,075. According to McHenry County Fair Association Board […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
