Costa Rican-born, Cary-based artist Gerardo Valerio-Trigueros has spent his life raising consciousness about saving wild life through his art.
The Centegra Sage Women’s Pavilion will provide the women of McHenry County with comprehensive, specialized, coordinated healthcare in one location.
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 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.
Travel in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia fed this 2001 Cary-Grove graduate’s wanderlust. The Peace Corps provided a fulfilling solution for his desire to reach out to all people.
MCEDC Business Champions - 2008. On March 6, the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation held their annual dinner and presented awards to the 2008 Business Champions.
Sky's the Limit at High-Flying Volleyball Club. Chances are, if you stop by Sky High Volleyball during any weekend this time of year, you’ll find dozens of teams competing in one of the many tournaments hosted by the Crystal Lake facility.
Provides 20 Years of High-Tech, Dedicated Medical Support. For more than 20 years, McHenry County has been serviced with state-of-the-art medical transport services through the Flight For Life-Northern Illinois program.
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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!
Brothers Jim, John and Steve Iverson reveal their grandfather’s unique relationship with a Native American shaman in their book “Hunters and Hearts.”
ICON Development Group’s core focus on customer service has led it to many business opportunities, and it is ramping up for continued growth in McHenry County and beyond.
For 40 years, Bruce Armstrong has created stained glass masterpieces of all sizes and colors. Today, his ribbon windows give hope to those affected by breast cancer and organ donations.
Award-winning author Theresa Schwegel doesn’t play by the rules. Convenient, considering neither do the characters in her crime novels.
Family Alliance in Woodstock, headed by founder Carol Louise, helps care for seniors with a strong support staff and comprehensive services.