McHenry County officials say they are seeking local organizations and businesses to participate in “Operation Dropbox” to assist local veterans and their families. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) last week announced the 5th annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting local veterans. The health department invited organizations, churches, libraries and businesses […]
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School district accepting donations to help families displaced by tornado in Mundelein
Donations are being accepted to help the 59 residents who were displaced after a tornado touched down and damaged their apartment building in Mundelein late last month. An EF-1 tornado touched down during a severe weather event on February 27 and damaged an apartment building at the Washington Apartments, 32 Washington Boulevard in Mundelein. The […]
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McHenry County officials collect, deliver 5,000 pounds of donations to local veterans and families
McHenry County officials say they collected more than 5,000 pounds of donations through “Operation Dropbox” last month to assist local veterans and their families. The McHenry County Department of Health and participating partners collected the supplies throughout all of May. 28 drop boxes were placed at participating locations throughout McHenry County. 5,466 pounds, well over […]
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Illinois attorney general says survivors of Highland Park mass shooting have been contacted by scammers
The Illinois attorney general said that some survivors of the Highland Park mass shooting have been contacted by scammers. He also warned residents to be cautious about who they donate to. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Wednesday issued the warning urging vigilance following reports that survivors of the shooting have been contacted by potential […]