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Resume McHenry County Update!
Through our collaboration with McHenry County, we will continue to share important information on stimulus programs, COVID-19 updates, and where the county is opening up through Resume McHenry County Updates.
Please take a moment to scroll down to see new advancements this week as more and more are opening up in McHenry County. If MCEDC can be of any help, please call. Forward this email to your friends and family to help get the word out!
County Board approves two more Advance McHenry County grants
Two new grants awarded through the Advance McHenry County program will boost local manufacturing and create a pathway for youth to seek well-paying manufacturing jobs.
The County Board last week approved two more awards under the program to invest tens of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 recovery funding into projects that directly benefit the community.
As we did with the first round of awards approved last month, we will be highlighting both projects with articles in upcoming editions, so stay tuned! Be sure to visit www.mchenrycountyil.gov/advance to learn more about Advance McHenry County and how it’s putting American Rescue Plan Act funding to work for you!
McHenry County takes next step toward police training facility
Last December, Cary’s village government and police department moved into their new home. On Feb. 4, McHenry County officially took ownership of the former Village Hall to transform it into a new Regional Public Safety Training Center.
County government will convert the 20,485-square-foot government center and police station into a multi-jurisdictional training facility under the control of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. The intergovernmental agreement includes acquiring land on the village’s Public Works property for an indoor shooting range.
The agreement helps fulfill a longtime need for the Sheriff’s Office and other McHenry County law enforcement agencies, which will have their own local training facility that will save time and money in reduced labor costs, liability, and travel expenses.
Farmers and AG producers invited to learn about funding opportunities
The McHenry County Conservation District is co-hosting a conference to educate farmers and producers about conservation funding opportunities.
The free event, Funding and Farming Opportunities for Northern Illinois Producers, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 24, at McHenry County College.
Pre-registration is required, and you can do so by clicking here; the event includes a 9:30 light breakfast and box lunch.
Farmers and producers are invited to learn techniques and hear experiences from farmers and agricultural experts about successful practices and projects across Illinois, and how to capture funding opportunities from local and federal agencies that support conservation.
Free income tax help for seniors, low-income filers available
Free income tax help is available to low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Click here to learn about an IRS program providing free help to seniors age 60 and older, people making less than $58,000 a year, the disabled, and people with limited English.
Click here to learn about a free AARP tax assistance program for people age 50 and older with low to moderate income.
Taxpayers also can search for a free tax assistance provider closest to them by visiting tax.illinois.gov, or by calling 800-732-8866.
ShamROCKS the Fox set for
March 12-13
After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, ShamROCKS the Fox has returned to McHenry in its merry St. Patrick’s entirety.
The weekend bask starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 12 with the Shamrock Shuffle 5K run (register here), followed with the dyeing of the Fox River at 10 a.m., and the parade at noon. Live music begins at 11 a.m. and lasts through 11 p.m. at Miller Point Park.
Sunday, March 12, brings more live music to the park, along with bounce houses, face painting and children’s games, from noon to 6:45 p.m., with a fireworks display ending the festival at 7 p.m.
Once again, we offer a big thank you to Kelsey Adams of K-Adams Foto for the awesome photo!
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