🌱 Which McHenry roads are now closed as river flooding worsens?
McHenry, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning McHenry! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which McHenry roads are now closed as river flooding worsens?
- How a McHenry student landed a $20,000 college scholarship
- How McHenry’s narrow softball loss capped a busy local sports day
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with increasing clouds, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Flooding along the Fox River is closing key roads in McHenry County, including River Road near McHenry and Circle Drive in McHenry Township, and some homes are already taking on water. Officials urge residents to avoid floodwaters, respect barricades, and use sandbag stations where available. With river levels still rising, drivers should plan alternate routes and stay alert for additional closures. 
2. Monzerat Garcia awarded $20,000 scholarship to attend the University of Illinois Springfield (springfieldherald.news) — A McHenry student, Monzerat Garcia, has earned a $20,000 Capital Scholars Award to study legal studies at the University of Illinois Springfield starting this fall. The scholarship recognizes her strong GPA and high school involvement, and it can be renewed if she maintains required grades. Garcia hopes to pursue immigration law after graduation, inspired by UIS’s Illinois Innocence Project.
3. Woodstock baseball outslugs Plano: Northwest Herald Tuesday roundup (shawlocal.com) — McHenry softball fans saw a tight nonconference game at home, with the Warriors falling 6-5 to Warren despite a three-run homer from Morgan Frederick and three hits from Danica McCarthy. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools in baseball, softball, and boys tennis, including Woodstock, Huntley, Crystal Lake teams, and Woodstock North.
4. Lake County family files lawsuit against well-known dog food company, alleges it caused their beloved dog's death (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A Lake Forest family has filed a federal class-action lawsuit claiming Blue Buffalo’s grain-free dog food contributed to their dog’s fatal heart disease, a case noted by Lake and McHenry County Scanner. The suit seeks refunds, vet costs, and marketing changes, citing research and FDA complaints about potential cardiac risks from certain grain-free formulas. General Mills declined to comment on the pending litigation.
📸 Around McHenry
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
McHenry
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
-
Top Scholar Dinner
McHenry Middle School Mchenry, IL 60050
6:00 pm -
Author Visit - Carolyn Crimi
Edgebrook Elementary School Mchenry, IL 60050
8:30 am -
First Secure State Bank & American Red Cross Blood Drive
McHenry Chamber of Commerce First Secure State Banks Johnsburg Conference Room 3505 N Chapel Hill Rd Johnsburg, IL 60051
9:00 am -
MC9 The Rising Collective - MC MEETING
McHenry Chamber of Commerce 1391 Corporate Dr McHenry 60050
9:30 am -
Track vs Cary
McHenry Middle School Mchenry, IL 60050
4:00 pm -
Hilltop McTeacher Night
Hilltop Elementary School Mchenry, IL 60050
4:00 pm -
McHenry's NEXT - Puzzles, Pizza & Drinks
McHenry Chamber of Commerce McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted in our NEW backyard space.
5:30 pm -
Dried Floral Candle Holder
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Shop 3430 3430 W. Elm Street McHenry IL
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
📣 McHenry Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
MC3 Meeting
Meat & Potato Eatery-McHenry , 400 State Rte 31 , McHenry
7:30 am -
MC Hammer Marketing Connection Group
Huntington Bank , 5555 Bull Valley Road , McHenry
8:00 am -
Taking Care of Our Earth - Ringwood, IL 2026
Lost Valley Visitor Center , 6310 Harts Rd , Ringwood
10:00 am -
Home School Bowling
Kingston Lanes , 1330 S. Eastwood Dr. , Woodstock
1:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had my husband's Celebration of Life yesterday at the Rusty Nail Saloon in Ringwood.
He was a casual kind of guy and he loved their food so it was the perfect choice of a venue. They did a fantastic job with a very plentiful buffet,… (Nextdoor Morgan Hill) - Hello.
New to the area. We are looking for someone to cut the grass ASAP. We haven’t fully moved in yet and the grass has gotten so long. Any… (Nextdoor Pistakee Highlands)
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Mchenry. Apply here.
- Mario Tricoci Salon & Spa posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant / Housekeeping in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McHenry here.
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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.