Do something exciting this Labor Day; take in somedrag racing at one of the dragstrips driving distancefrom McHenry.Ahhhh, Labor Day in McHenry.We kicked off the unofficial start of summer Memorial Day with the Indy 500. Isn't it appropriate to acknowledge the unofficial end of summer with auto racing? You can kickback, relax, throw some brats, burgers or steaks on the grill and prepare yourself for

The last day to swim at the Merkel AquaticCenter Pool is Monday, Labor Day. McHenry is a great place to live and, particularly, to enjoy summer. But summer doesn’t last forever and Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is one of the signs that the seasons are about to change.And as summer ends, the little ones, and not so little ones, are back to school. In fact, most of them are back to

McHenry residents like to BBQ on Labor Day but it’s also a great time to get in the car and go somewhere. Unfortunately, with the price of gasoline these days, many families may not want to go as far. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and go somewhere.There are plenty of places near McHenry where you can take a daytrip for the holiday. Here are some ideas:Chicago Botanic Garden. If you