Horses of a Different Color Gallops into Woodstock for a Good Cause
You won’t believe your eyes — just wait until you see "Horses of a Different" Color proudly displayed all around Woodstock this summer.
You won’t believe your eyes — just wait until you see "Horses of a Different" Color proudly displayed all around Woodstock this summer.
Gardens in the County Arrives at McHenry County Living! Gardening in and around the home has become a highlight in home ownership. The current economic climate has created an increased interest in learning to grow our food and beautify our homes with our own hands.
One of the County's Tastiest Treasures! From southern China to Italy, the American South to Kazakhstan, you can find fried dough on plates around the world. It’s even believed that ancient Egyptians ate fried dough. Crystal Lake is no exception.
With unique menu items such as white chocolate, raspberry waffles and banana bread French toast, owners of the Brunch Cafe have fun putting new life into a traditionally Sunday-only mealtime event. This is no greasy spoon.
The Centegra Sage Women’s Pavilion will provide the women of McHenry County with comprehensive, specialized, coordinated healthcare in one location.
Who can resist the artistry of an intriguing story expertly told? It’s hard to think of a world without computers and cell phones. How did we function before e-mail and text messaging? It’s easy to forget the primary means by which humans were designed to communicate—face-to-face
Creating a multifunctional, family-friendly getaway in unused basement space. Scott and Patrice Stricker and their two sons have enjoyed their Lakewood home for the past five years. About a year and a half ago, they started thinking about finishing their cellar-style basement
Whether it is a romantic lunch for two, a family reunion, child’s birthday party or company event, a picnic is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and summer’s fresh produce.
With a wide-array of things to do, from outdoor recreation to downtown shopping and dining, Crystal Lake has the largest population of McHenry County and some of the most active residents.
Benoy Motor Sales Celebrates 60 Years of Business. Ray Benoy opened his auto dealership in 1948. 60 years later, he and his two sons, Tim and Dale, still run the family-owned Benoy Motor Sales in Woodstock.
A Cary family has their dreams come to life in a sunroom courtesy of Lifetime Remodeling Partners Michael and Stephanie Roberts knew they wanted a sunroom before they even built their home in Cary. “We wanted a living space that had windows and an airy feel,” said Stephanie.
A Dynamic Community Service. You dial 911...and...help is on the way. Regardless of where you live in McHenry County, you have expectations of community support.
MCL invites you to join us at some of the best restaurants in McHenry County. We’ll bring you beyond the chain restaurants and into the hidden hotspots in McHenry County. MCL serves you profiles of mouth-watering dishes, the best restaurant atmospheres, and the most pocket-book friendly meals.
Experience live music, watch a theatre production, attend a local festival, explore the antique shops nearby. There are wonderful entertainment options right here in McHenry County. We’ve rounded up countless ways to have fun.
A handful of specialty shops are scattered around McHenry County waiting to be found by you! Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or just for a present to yourself, the unique shops of McHenry County will provide you with just what you’re looking for.
Keep your mind and body in peak shape with our fitness and health guide. McHenry County has countless resources to keep you in shape, from 24-hour fitness centers to top quality personal trainers. Find the fitness resources that work best with your lifestyle and budget.
Home is where the heart is and this is why MCL has put together a home interiors guide to help direct you to the decorators and furnishing stores that will keep your home looking its best.
Keep your home beautiful inside and out. While your home's interior is important, the comfort and beauty of your yard and garden plays a big part in your day-to-day life. We've found some creative and cost efficient ways to keep your yard and garden one of the best looking in the neighborhood.
McHenry County Living is proud to present to you the best golf courses in McHenry County. So, grab your clubs and a few good friends and get out to see for yourself why McHenry County claims some of the best golf in Illinois.
McHenry County Farm spans three centuries. Page Colby left Vermont to head west in 1842. He had $130 to buy land, a powerful will to work and was inspired to farm by the rich and tillable soil he found along the way.
The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team does more than produce mind-blowing performances; they're a 50-year-old team with a focus on family.

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The true spirit of the holiday season remains largely unchanged. By Jeff Ruetsche...
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The Mary Ann Beebe Center troop camp facility spans 295 acres near Harvard, and includes...
McHenry County libraries’ summer reading programs are packed with fun and prizes...
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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.
Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.
McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!
McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!
Today, Raue Center enthusiastically brings you the opportunity to witness contemporary, vibrant performing arts on a state-of-the-art stage. Throughout the years, Raue Center has welcomed Tony, Academy and Grammy award winners as well as independent voices to its stage with the unique opportunity to connect with an audience in a truly intimate and exhilarating space.
Robin F. Pendergrast Photography, Inc. transforms the most commonplace subjects into alluring images. Magazines, customers and editors have recognized the quality of his presentations with countless accolades. Robin has been published in Time, Better Homes & Gardens, Flower & Garden, and Garden Gate, to name a few. He has also photographed for thousands of brochures, catalogs, newspapers and videos. For more than 30 years, Robin has had a passion for shooting in a natural-light, photojournalistic style.
The Woodstock Opera House was built in 1889 to house the library, council room, justice court, fire department & second floor auditorium for the City of Woodstock. The Patti Rosa Company provided the inaugural performance of "Margery Daw" on Thursday, September 4, 1890. The Opera House became McHenry County’s center for entertainment and hospitality. Touring vaudeville, minstrel and dramatic companies provided diversion after a week’s labor. As part of City Hall local farmers’ wives chatted among themselves in the "parlor" while husbands would conduct their business.
The Woodstock Opera House hosts a variety of programming and events each year including concerts, theatrical plays, dance, visual arts, educational programming, lectures, meetings, receptions, and more. Situated on the historic square in downtown Woodstock, the Opera House is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the country.