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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 High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

The new 7Brew is open in Crystal Lake. Customers, who prefer more customization options, flock to this 7Brew happy it is now closer to their homes.

New 7Brew opens in Crystal Lake

Maggie Demski, Chief Copy Editor April 22, 2026

When scrolling on social media, a student sees an ad for a new coffee store called 7Brew opening in Crystal Lake. The store opened on March 23. Another location will be opening in Lakemoor, right by...

The Hidden Pearl coffee shop, located on Green Street in downtown McHenry, partnered with West Campus in 2019 to serve students and staff coffee at the beginning of the school day. Though it was closed months later to make room for the booster club, the partnership is set to return on Tuesday.

Hidden Pearl returns to Upper Campus

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor January 31, 2022

Starting tomorrow, Upper Campus students and staff will be able to purchase coffee from Hidden Pearl once again from the concession stand next to the cafeteria. The coffee shop  will open before 7:00...

The counter at Grounds Cafe in Crystal Lake displays the variety of food and drinks they serve, including Nutella lattes, bubble tea, and vegan pastries.

Review: Staying caffienated in McHenry County

Elle Smith, Staff Writer March 9, 2020

Coffee is a thriving industry, especially among young hipsters who find their home in the aesthetically pleasing coffee shops filled with string lights and indoor plants, that have popped up all over the...

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