McHENRY – The city’s progress depends on “partnerships, cooperation and collaboration” to face the economic challenges that lie ahead, McHenry Mayor Sue Low said in her annual state of the city address.

Low lauded McHenry’s administrative staff and outlined several communitywide accomplishments and projects of 2012. She spoke at Wednesday’s McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held at the McHenry Country Club, 820 N. John St.

“When people ask me what makes McHenry a great community and how we manage to grow yet maintain that small-town feeling, I tell them it is our people,” she said. “People like each one of you. We are here to serve you, but we also rely on you. Together we will accomplish our goals; of that I am confident.”