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Council approves Shamrocks on the Fox permits after debate over Foxhole's request for later outdoor hours

McHenry City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Council approved temporary-use permits for three downtown businesses for the Shamrocks event with standard conditions on outdoor liquor and music; Foxhole asked to extend outdoor operations to 10PM and the council discussed consistency and public-safety coordination before approving permits as recommended by staff.

The McHenry City Council on Feb. 17 approved temporary-use permits for three downtown businesses for the Shamrocks on the Fox event, adopting staff-recommended conditions that generally limit outdoor liquor sales to 12–6PM (with specific event exceptions) and amplified outdoor music to end by 7PM.

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