Johnsburg News

This year, retuning artists - including past award-winners Taylor Mazer and Jack McLean - represent more than half of the more than 110 artists who will be presenting in the 15 th annual St.

JOHNSBURG – A Johnsburg home was damaged during a fire on Friday morning, according to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.

Johnsburg resident Shirley Miller , 76, laughs with June Mackus, 65, of McHenry during a break between bingo games Wednesday at the McHenry Township Senior Center in McHenry.

JOHNSBURG – A Johnsburg Junior High School mentoring club is looking to make an impact in the community, its adviser said.

The grinding down of Fairview Avenue between Chapel Hill Road and about 150 feet north of Johnsburg Road had been expected to begin this week but has been pushed back to Tuesday due to rain in the forecast.

Adam Wolk, 20, of Johnsburg, who is autistic, begins work on a puzzle Monday at his home in Johnsburg.

Ten local churches put together a food drive as part of Christ Together, an organization founded in Lake County in 2000 as a way to combine forces for the greater good.

WOODSTOCK – The attorney for a man found guilty of the murder of a missing Johnsburg teen has requested a new trial.

JOHNSBURG – Curriculum and technology improvements as well as student and staff achievements are some of the topics to be highlighted at the Johnsburg District 12 State of the District presentation.

JOHNSBURG – "What's it Like to be a Soldier?" will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road.

Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com Stuart Swanson, 17, of McHenry helps load donated food items onto the truck Sunday while volunteering at the Community Food Drive organized by local churches at McHenry High School – West Campus.

JOHNSBURG – The Johnsburg Retired Rescue Squad will have a free food distribution at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St.

As seen Saturday morning, the Fox River continues to rise in Algonquin. The National Weather Service expects it to crest Sunday afternoon.