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McHenry, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, McHenry! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Riverside Drive’s big makeover change downtown McHenry?
  • Why a McHenry County judge halted Crystal Lake school boundary changes

Also on today's calendar: Coffee with the Chief and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downtown McHenry work planned on Riverside, Riverwalk; Bassi no vote prompts response from Jett (shawlocal.com) — Downtown McHenry’s Riverside Drive and Riverwalk are set for major upgrades, with $3.7 million going to a new streetscape and nearly $181,000 to re-deck part of the Riverwalk starting October 26. City leaders debated using Tax Increment Finance funds, with the mayor strongly defending the volunteer Riverwalk Foundation’s contributions and the long-term vision for revitalizing the Fox River waterfront.
   

• Judge blocks Crystal Lake-based District 47 boundary plans, says committee that drew them up likely violated law (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A McHenry County judge has temporarily blocked Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 from approving two major boundary overhaul plans, ruling the committee that drafted them likely violated Illinois open meetings laws. The injunction lets the school board keep discussing alternatives in public but bars it from acting on proposals tied to the closed-door committee until the lawsuit is resolved, with hearings set for December.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Well , it's October and the leaves are falling and so are the prices @ Ray Chevrolet in Fox Lake ,IL.
    Come see "THE COACH," John Lesniak for all of your automotive needs !!!!! (Nextdoor Bayview Weston)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for TEAM MEMBER - pOpshelf in MCHENRY IL S25616 in Mchenry. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in MCHENRY IL S04063 in Mchenry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McHenry here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johnsburg

  • Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, Johnsburg score KRC victories: McHenry County Week 8 roundup (shawlocal.com)

Woodstock

Crystal Lake

  • Vote coming up on Crystal Lake plan to buy former health club with aim to move library there (shawlocal.com)
  • Marian Central's Jordan Cheng makes school history, takes 7th in Class 1A: Northwest Herald state golf roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Mono Pe Medical Device Pouches Market Forecast to 2035: Sterility Assurance Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)

Ok McHenry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in McHenry

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