October 7, 2025
Smash’D wins first runner-up in inaugural WGN Radio competition
Congratulations to Crystal Lake-based Smash’D Burgers & Fries for coming in second place in WGN Radio’s...
Get ready to ring in fall with Marengo Settlers’ Day!
September 30, 2025
Marengo Settlers’ Days officially kicks off fall fun
Forget about the autumn equinox – it’s not officially fall in McHenry County until Marengo...
Taste of Downtown makes Crystal Lake’s Johnn Appleseed Festival even better!
September 23, 2025
Johnny Appleseed Festival adds inaugural Taste of Downtown
Crystal Lake’s biggest one-day event is back – even bigger and better!
The 32nd annual Johnny Appleseed...
McHenry County’s beautiful Autumn Drive returns for its 37th year!
September 16, 2025
Experience the picturesque magic of the Autumn Drive
Ready to hit the road for a memorable McHenry County autumn adventure?
If a leisurely drive along scenic country roads...
Visitors Spend $353.4 MILLION in McHenry County Last Year!
September 9, 2025
Once again, tourism and visitors mean big bucks for McHenry County
The receipts for 2024 are in, and McHenry County tourism is thriving – and as our name suggests, we love writing...
MCEDC Member Spotlight: Peter Austin, McHenry County Administrator
Peter Austin has been a cornerstone of McHenry County leadership for two decades. As County Administrator and longtime board member of the MCEDC Board of Directors since 2005, Peter’s steady guidance in County operations has been instrumental in strengthening the local economy, supporting...
Rock on for a good cause at McHenry Music Fest!
August 26, 2025
McHenry Music Festival returns to Petersen Park
Once again, three days of music are coming to Petersen Park in McHenry – with the profits going to fund community improvement...
Prepare for the arrival of apple orchard season!
August 19, 2025
Apple picking season is (almost) upon us!
Fall is still a month away, but apple picking season will be here before you know it!
McHenry County is home to some of the best you-pick...