Event Description

Learn about the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program from the McHenry County Treasures Office.  This loan program is funded by the State of Illinois and provides qualified senior citizens up to $7,500.00 for property taxes on an annual basis at a simple interest rate of 3%. Get your questions answered about the application process.

Registration open. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

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The 3% interest rate applies to the 2024 tax year and any tax year thereafter. A lien is placed on the property and the loan does not become due until death or the property is sold. 

To qualify for the tax deferral you must:

• Be 65 years of age or older.
• Have a total household income of $65,000.00 or less.
• Have equity in the property.
• Have no unpaid property taxes or foreclosures on the property.
• Have homeowner’s insurance with coverage against fire and casualty. 
• The program is available for owner occupied, primary residences only.

Applications are available by clicking the link below. Applications must be received in the McHenry County Treasurer’s Office by March 1, 2025. THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS. 

For more information on the program open this BROCHURE  link.

To apply to be on the program open this APPLICATION link. 

BMO Harris will help you learn all about mobile banking, from your smartphone to your tablet and beyond.   

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This program developed by Joan Davis, RN, MS, introduces the latest evidence-based research on nutrition and longevity. Practical tips for incorporating health-promoting longevity strategies will be reviewed with many references to helpful resources, including books, websites, and links to interactive programs. 

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Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to make change happen. Director Craig Dudnick will answer questions after viewing the film. 

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Learn to plan for potential financial troubles and explore strategies to weather an ongoing fiscal crisis. Unexpected financial emergencies happen to us all. It could be the loss of a job, a medical bill, or a car repair you did not expect. Having an emergency fund is vital to cover these costs and keep your budget on track. 

Registration open. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

Sweet Jems owner Eva Nowak will walk you through the art of Valentine’s cookie decorating. 

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What’s your sign? Local astrologer Jessica Petzold will help you read and interpret your birth chart. 

At the core of astrology is the zodiac, a belt of the sky divided into twelve equal parts, each named after a constellation. These are known as the twelve zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Each sign is associated with specific traits, behaviors, and characteristics. 

Bring information about your date of birth, time of birth, and location of birth.  

Registration open. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

The McHenry County Health Department will offer cholesterol, glucose, and A1C tests. Payments must be made by cash or check only. 

Appointment required. $25 cholesterol/glucose test, $35 A1C plus cholesterol/glucose, or $20 A1C only. Fasting is optional but recommended. Please make sure to drink plenty of water prior to your appointment including the day before.

If you have any questions or need help registering, please call MCDH at (815) 334-0386.

Let’s get crafty.  Adult craft night is a space for you to relax, learn, and create. 

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Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. 

Registration open. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

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