🌱 How could a Bull Valley Road solar farm reshape nearby farmland?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could a Bull Valley Road solar farm reshape nearby farmland?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, with a high of 46 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 25, low: 23.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds, then sun, with a high of 43 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Furious' Johnsburg-area solar farm opponents make last push for county to deny plan (shawlocal.com) — McHenry County officials are weighing several controversial solar farm proposals, including one planned off Bull Valley Road near McHenry that has already drawn a negative zoning recommendation. Residents from the Johnsburg area packed a recent County Board meeting to oppose another large project, citing farmland loss and environmental concerns, while developers insist the farms meet strict state and federal safety standards.
   

📸 Around Bull Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bull Valley

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Friday December 19

• Holiday Bag Sale
  jh Events and Flowers , 3603 Municipal Dr. , McHenry
• Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure to Save Santa November 7th - December 28th
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce , 27582 Volo Village Rd. , Volo
  4:00 pm
• Engage Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker- Sensory performance
  Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Bag Sale
  jh Events and Flowers , 3603 Municipal Dr. , McHenry
• Engage Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker
  Raue Center for the Arts , 26 N Williams St , Crystal Lake
  12:00 pm
• The Mystic Menagerie: A Mystic Market
  The Woodstock Square Mall , 110 S Johnson Street , Woodstock
  12:00 pm
• Mystic Menagerie Paranormal Investigation
  The Woodstock Square Mall , 110 S Johnson Street , Woodstock
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Carriage Ride Sponsorship (Business Registration)
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Multi-Chamber Young Professional Holiday Party at Boulder Ridge
  Boulder Ridge Country Club , 350 Boulder Dr , Lake in the Hills
  5:00 pm
• Holiday Feed Your Soul
  Soulful Prairies Equine Gestalt Therapy and Retreat Center , 4706 Alden Rd , Woodstock
  7:00 pm
• Feed Your Soul Gestalt Group
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce , 4706 Alden Road , Woodstock
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Night - Pub Trivia USA
  Woodstock, IL Calendar , 125 W. Van Buren St. , Woodstock
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pace is planning an expansion of the Burr Ridge Park-n-Ride and invites the community to learn more and share feedback.
  Stop by at any time to speak directly with Pace Suburban Bus staff. Join us to discuss proposed improvements that may impact riders of Pace’s I-55… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

McHenry

• Pregnant woman transported to hospital after car slams into rear of garbage truck near McHenry (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Yummy Bowl to take over former Applebee's spot in McHenry (shawlocal.com)
• Illinois Expands and Boosts Film Production Tax Credit Program, Expands to 2039 (thewrap.com)

Woodstock

• Marian Central hits season-high eight 3-pointers in win: Wednesday's Northwest Herald sports roundup (shawlocal.com)

Crystal Lake

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-- The Patch AM Team

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