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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

Happy Jacks located on 120 has their sign up and they're open year round.

Here to stay

Lena Curfman, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

Madison Rupert, a junior at MCHS, drives past the building of Happy Jack’s. Madison notices the “Now Open” sign in front of the building. Excitedly, she decides to pull into a parking spot and see...

Recently, restaurant Happy Jack’s announced it would close for the winter and re-open in the spring. Happy Jack’s is a local staple beloved by many in the McHenry area.

Seasons change

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief November 6, 2024

Gary Blumm drives down the road. He sees the Happy Jack’s sign up ahead and decides to stop for a treat. He pulls into the parking lot, the closed sign from the window shining back at him. Remembering...

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