128 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 the riverfront area, and have invested not only in rehabilitating buildings on the inside for new businesses, but investing, along with the city’s assistance, in outside renovations also, to make it look nicer,” Morefield elaborates. “A lot of downtowns still suffer today. We’ve been able to evolve. While we understand the importance of big box retailers and all that, I think we are leading that evolution into investing back in our downtown and bringing new businesses, smaller businesses, local businesses in the downtown areas.” A Vibrant and Engaged Community Community spirit and engagement are taken very seriously in McHenry, and the city takes pride in its various public gathering spots. Veterans Park honors the city’s veterans and is its oldest gathering point, hosting annual Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and 9/11 ceremonies. “We are one of the few communities that continue
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