Village of Cary, Illinois

09/04/2026

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09/02/2026

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless acts of courage, service, and sacrifice that followed.

The Cary Fire Protection District invites the community to join us Friday, September 11, at Station 1 for a remembrance ceremony beginning at 8:40 a.m. The ceremony will include reflections from local leaders, a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., and the traditional tolling of the fire bell.

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for coffee and light refreshments as we gather together in remembrance.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

McHenry County is extending its annual invite to the public and policymakers to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely and protect it.

The ninth annual McHenry County Water Forum will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The forum is hosted by the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development, with generous support from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and a wide range of sponsors.

The Water Forum is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Free catered food will be provided by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen; multiple serving lines will be in place this year to provide faster service.

Visit https://bit.ly/4qi2ryS to learn more.

09/01/2026

Click below to view the agenda packets and access the live streaming links for the September 1, 2026, Village Board and Committee of the Whole meetings.

Village Board Agenda Packet:
https://www.caryillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-319

Committee of the Whole Packet
https://www.caryillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-320

Can't make the meeting? Check out the Village's YouTube page.

Village Board meeting live stream begins at 6:00PM:
https://youtube.com/live/qxiO-xBt57g?feature=share

Committee of the Whole live stream begins immediately after Village Board:
https://youtube.com/live/9QjAc2eyDKI?feature=share

08/31/2026

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is offering a free virtual class to educate parents about how to keep their children safe when it comes to technology. The class, “Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe,” takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.

The course will be taught by Richard Wistocki, a child crime expert and retired police detective with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, 22 of them as an internet crimes investigator.

Visit https://bit.ly/4xmJ7Dc to learn more.

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

Cary Main Street Fest is one month away! 🎉🍻🍔🎸🥁🥳

Make sure to attend Cary Main Street Fest on September 25, 26, and 27 for a weekend of music, food, games, and more!

We can't wait to see you there!

For details on musical performances, activities, and vendors at this year's Cary Main Street Fest, visit the event webpage at:
https://www.carymainstreetfest.com/

08/26/2026

My Daily Travel Phase II is underway
Starting this month, selected households will receive an invitation by U.S. Mail from CMAP asking you to share information about how, when, where, and why members of your household travel.
By taking part, you’ll help CMAP understand how local roads, highways, public transit, bike lanes, and sidewalks are used today, and how they can be improved to make travel better in the future.
Only a limited number of households have been invited to participate in the survey, so participation from all that received an invite ensures that households like yours are represented in regional transportation plans.

Residents across the region can make a real difference improving traffic safety by pinning troublesome areas on a digital map that will help inform countywide safety action plans.

Visit the Safe Travel For All website (and your county page linked within) to place pins on the traffic safety hotspots map, take the survey, view upcoming event details, and more.

https://engage.cmap.illinois.gov/hub-page/safetravelforall?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

08/25/2026

This handsome fella was found at United Methodist Church off First St. He is currently at the Cary Police Department. If you are, or know the owners, please have them contact the Cary Police Department at 847-639-2341.