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The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry Outdoor Theatre opens for the season once more.

Kick back and tune-in

Dominic Burnett, puzzle master April 16, 2025

John couldn’t wait for the outdoor theater to open in McHenry. When he got the news that it was opening on March 21 he was so excited. He drove with his friends to go see the live action “Snow White.”...

Juniors and sophomores explore post-secondary options at the annual College & Career Expo on April 20 in the Upper Campus main gym.

MCHS’ College and Career Expo is here

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 14, 2025

On April 17, MCHS will host the College and Career Expo in the main gym. The College and Career Expo allows for representatives from four year universities, military recruitment, community colleges,...

The TIF expansion passed by the city of McHenry would help develop abandoned properties in McHenry Commons like this stretch of abanonded businesses by Goodwill along Route 31.

TIF district goals to expand in McHenry

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 11, 2025

Tax Increment Funding will now encourage investment in the downtown area for another 12 more years. According to Think McHenry Illinois, McHenrys current population is approximately 28,117 including...

A box of clothes for the AVID clothing drive sits in the Freshman Campus main office earlier this week. The clothes will be donated to local organization that supports moms.

AVID freshman donate to local organization

Sonya Saylor, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

This year’s freshman AVID group has organized clothing drives at Upper and Freshman Campuses during the month of April. All of the clothes the AVID group receives will be going to the organization...

A child does an activity during last year's Multicultural Fair at the Upper Campus on April 6.

Multicultural Fair to take place Saturday at Upper Campus

Addison Schultz, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

MCHS’s Multicultural Fair will take place on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MCHS Upper Campus. The fair was created for families and students to see and learn about different cultures. This...

Bands MCHS rocked out at the annual Battle of the Bands last year on March 1 at the Freshman Campus. This year's battle will take place Friday.

MCHS bands to rock Battle of the Bands Friday

DeAnna Traharne, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

MCHS students are getting ready for Battle of the Bands this Friday. The bands are practicing and preparing for the battle. Working on setlists, and jamming out in the garages. “We finalized a...

Chickens in 2017 roam freely and also have access to the outdoors at one of the many hen houses at the MCM Poultry facility in 2017 in Nuevo, Calif.

Bird flu spread skyrockets

Aika Villa, Page Designer April 3, 2025

The CDC issued a warning about the Bird Flu outbreak on Jan. 6 as the bird flu is spreading quickly throughout the world. Due to the outbreak of the bird flu, there has been around a 20% increase in...

Sales associate Tom Koenig raises the U.S. and Illinois flags outside an Ace Hardware store as it opens on Jan. 27, 2025, in LaGrange Park.

Update: Illinois votes for the current flag

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 3, 2025

Illinois’ flag redesign contest comes to a close, resulting in the majority of voters wanting to keep the current flag instead of the other options. Out of the 385,000 votes received, 165,000 wanted...

Freshman Campus principal Greg Eiserman talks to science and AVID teacher Max Zerdt in the hallway during fifth period on Tuesday hours after the district announced he will replace Dr. Jeff Prickett as Upper Campus principal during the next school year.

Eiserman tapped to replace Prickett as Upper Campus principal

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor March 18, 2025

On Monday, the Board of Education approved for Freshman Campus principal Gregory Eiserman to serve as the Upper Campus principal for the 2025-26 school year. Eiserman has served the school community...

People attend a mass in Plaza Constitucion, organized by the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, to pray for Pope Francis' health.

Pope Francis recovers from double pneumonia

Dominic Burnett, puzzle master March 18, 2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, is in Gemelli Hospital in Rome because of a lung infection. Francis went there on Feb. 14 to get the medical care he needed for his diagnosed double...

Recently, the official White House social media accounts have posted videos and images that blur the line between politics and communication.

The White House is being criticized for offensive social media posts

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

The White House social media accounts have been using memes, internet trends, and AI generated illustrations to spread support for President Donald Trump’s policy plans. Back on February 14 social...

Local gas station near the recent shooting has seen less traction with the investigation

Shooting in Lakemoor concerns citizens

Grace Crockett, News Editor March 14, 2025

James Piezonka caused a shooting on Route 21 in Lakemoor on March 2 that resulted in the death of his son. The shooting along Route 21 earlier this month resulted in the tragic death of Ryan Piezonka...

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