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Wednesday, April 01 2009 00:00

Railroading Through McHenry County

Railroading through McHenry County
Published in Days Gone By
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Wednesday, December 09 2009 00:00

Steffan's: A Jeweler With Heart

For 63 years, Steffan’s Jewelers has called McHenry home. The family jeweler finds success with legendary customer service, a focus on technology and a dedication to community outreach.
Published in Our Communities
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Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

Discovering McHenry

Each issue of McHenry County Living will profile one of the communities that make up McHenry County. This month we visit McHenry, an historic enclave along the Fox River that some consider McHenry County’s hometown.
Published in Our Communities
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Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

One Fine Day in McHenry

Sue Dobbe reveals the hidden treasures of this scenic riverside community.
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Saturday, December 01 2007 20:16

Warsaw Inn: All in the Family

A rich family tradition of running restaurants that feel like home, combined with mom's recipes of stuffed cabbage, polish sausage and potato pancakes, make Warsaw Inn one-of-a-kind.
Published in Food & Spirits
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Tuesday, April 01 2008 13:35

Plum Garden: A McHenry Icon

After more than four decades in business, Plum Garden is rich with Chinese tradition and one-of-a-kind dishes - all created by owner Perry Moy - that keep generations of customers coming back.
Published in Food & Spirits
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Tuesday, August 18 2009 00:00

New Name, Same Great Care

Fox Point Debuts in McHenry
Published in Applause
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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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.

MC Historical Society

MCHS

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!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

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!