Monthly Stories

“That's a rare one!” someone enthused at the sight of a century-old Harley. The antique bike had an original instructional plaque reading, “Fill every week with distilled water only. Never Use Acid.” A few spots behind it, a family ate pizza at a folding table in front of a sleek black 70s muscle car. These were just two of a record 190 vehicles proudly displayed at the final Cary Cruise Night of 2026.

Jared Olson is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter, but his most meaningful role is helping students in Cary, IL develop their own musical voice and become performers in their own right.

Pastor Norval gave his last service on June 21 and is now serving quarter time in Lansing, IL after leading the Cary and Fox River Grove churches for six joyful years with his wife, Andrea.

If you've been following the news, one of the latest concerns involves Flock cameras. Reports of these cameras being overused or used unlawfully have become increasingly common at both the local and national levels.

David is a local Licensed Social Worker with Blair Counseling and Mediation. Ask him anything from questions about relationships and conflict resolution to where is the best fising hole in McHenry County.

Cary-Grove Free Press has created a LOCAL SCHOOLS page to help parents easily find links to important information. We'll also share any updates from state and local governments that affect students in the future.

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R) of Illinois District 32 recently chatted with constituents in a “Conversations Untapped” Q&A session in the cozy backroom of downtown’s Cary Ale House.

NeedleDrop record shop opened on Saturday, July 11th, to a line of customers down the strip. Since its opening, Turzynski has welcomed Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, even kids from Gen Z.

Mayor, Mark Kownick, and members of the Gliniecki family cut the ribbon and officially opened the Gliniecki Community Plaza on July 8, 2026. The new plaza, located at the former Cary Metra Depot site, includes an open-air shelter, gas fireplace, bike racks, and landscaped seating areas.

It was a community effort to put on the annual United Women in Faith Rummage Sale.