Category: Stateline area

Beginning Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. visitors to the McHenry County Historical Society Museum will be treated to the wonder and brilliance of retro aluminum Christmas trees arranged in a forest of color and sparkling display. The museum is located at 6422 Main Street in Union. Local Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms…

By Gregory Harutunian correspondent With the Christmas season just around the corner, the annual tradition that has become synonymous with the town of Richmond is set to unfold again in the historic downtown area. “The Christmas of Yesteryear,” Dec. 3 to 4, turns back the clock to a simpler time with strolling carolers, warm and…

With the holidays upon us, the Spring Grove Police Department warns that whether you are traveling across town or across the state, if you or anyone in your vehicle is unbelted, you run the risk of getting an unwelcomed gift from law enforcement. As of Jan. 1, 2012, everyone, no matter that age or seating…

From 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 19, McHenry Township is holding an Electronic Recycling Day at McHenry Township Road District in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. This opportunity is for McHenry Township residents only, so you will need a photo ID with your address.  There is a $10…

Richmond-Burton Community High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll 2011-2012 HONOR ROLL GPA 3.0 to 3.74 Seniors (Class of 2012) Tyler Acuff, Heather Aitken, Allison Barratt, Alex Barth, Deborah Bottcher, Jake Budnick, Mark Burns, Frank Canalle, Bradley Cooke, Joshua Cox, Jack Dechow, Amy Dezanek, Paige Domantey, James Donnellan, Heidi Dowell, Matthew Ellis, Zachary Emken, Sheri Faust,…

Area job seekers are invited to attend McHenry County College’s Fall job fair from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Gym/Multi-Purpose Room in Building A, located at 8900 U.S. Highway 14 in Crystal Lake. Sponsored by MCC’s Career Services Department, the job fair will feature more than 15 employers from healthcare,…

The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College announced auditions for “The Wedding Singer,” with original music by Mathew Skylar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. Auditions will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 6 with callbacks from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on…

The Johnsburg High School Skyhawks wrestling team is holding a fundraiser on Nov. 12 and 13 to raise money for uniforms, new equipment, and other costs that acquire throughout the year. The team will be cleaning up autumn waste and any other yard waste. This fundraiser is built strictly on donations, so there is no…

Johnsburg Educational Partnership Foundation (JEPF) is holding its Fourth Annual Casino Night on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the McHenry Moose Lodge, located at 3535 N. Richmond Road. Admission is $5, and you must be 21 years of age to participate. Gaming tables include blackjack, Texas hold’m poker, craps, bang, roulette,…

A holiday bazaar and craft show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. The church is located at 2302 W. Church St. in Johnsburg. The public can enjoy a bake sale, 50 booths,…