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One Truck, One Goal: Charity fundraiser at Schaumburg Boomers seeks to fill semi truck with sports gear for kids in need.Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based charity Gear for Goals is partnering with the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Team on Friday, June 21st to host a large scale donation drive to benefit children in need in the U.S. and internationally.
Insect Stings and Bites This SummerJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to spend time outside, keep in mind that stinging insects and ticks will also be out during the warmer months as well.
Tween event! Hip Hop Explosion at Lakeside in Crystal Lake, IL.Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Tweens are invited to attend Hip Hop Explosion on Friday, June 21st at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake, IL. Hip Hop Explosion is designed for kids ages 7 and up to learn fun dance moves and mini routines. Tickets are $6 a person and the color theme for the June 21st event is green. Lakeside is located 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake, IL.
WOW! offered through Girl Scouts, Sage YMCAJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is partnering with Sage YMCA to offer a Journey Camp to all girls in second and third grade. During the camp, girls will learn about water celebration and conservation in WOW! Wonders of Water or their sisters around the world in "World of Girls. The camp will be 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 8-12, and July 15-19, at Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Road in Crystal Lake.
Community members asked to clear clutter to do good for kids in needJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Gear for Goals, a non-profit youth charity, is hosting a sports gear and musical instrument donation drive at the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Game on Friday, June 21st and is asking community members to clear out their garage and closets for a worthy cause.
Gateway for Cancer Research honors cancer researcher for discoveries and patient impactJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM announces Dr. Pierre-Yves Dietrich as the recipient of the inaugural Cancer Researcher of the Year Award.
Baseball aficionado to put miniature and re-created stadiums on display Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Rockton resident and baseball aficionado Bill Rose bring his collection of baseball stadiums to the McHenry County Historical Society Museum June 16, 22 and 23. He has collected more than 50 miniature stadiums — including Ebbets Field, Three Rivers Stadium and Comiskey Park.
Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease! A Disease that needs to be heard of. Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The world-famous Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois will be the site of the first annual Hot Rods for Huntington’s Disease charity event.
Join McHenry County Historical Society for programs Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The McHenry County Historical Society will delve into history this summer with an old-fashioned baseball game and the Perkins Hall Players presenting “Path to Lakemoor — The Dissolution of Lily Lake.”
Historic GM concept cars to exhibit at Geneva Concours Aug. 25Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva Concours d'Elegance has just announced that four of the rare GM Motorama Concept Cars of the 1950s, owned by the Bortz Auto Collection, will be on display at the show on August 25, 2013 in Geneva, Illinois.
International weavers exhibit featured at St. Charles art galleryJun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
When you think of weaving, you can't begin to imagine what's on display at this year's Small Expressions exhibit, presented by Handweavers Guild of America, which opened in St. Charles on June 1 and runs through Sept. 7.
The Party’s at Fine Line! New Entrance, New Address, Same Great Location! Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Come celebrate the completion of Fine Line creative Arts Center's new entrance and bigger and better parking lot!
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Pediatrician Comments on New Research About Bed Sharing and SIDSJun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Sleep is one of the most common concerns for a new parent but safe sleeping is always at the top of the list. Many parents try bed sharing, which essentially means the child sleeps with his or her parents in their bed
Native Trees and ShrubsJun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
If someone were to ask you, "What's a Native plant?" would you say a TREE? Yes, trees and shrubs are part of the gorgeous palate of effective, habitat-friendly native woody plants that you can use to replace buckthorn, bush honeysuckle, and other alien invaders. On June 4, 7:00 p.m., join the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones at Fremont Public Library, 1170 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060, to hear about "Native Trees and Shrubs." For directions Phone: 224-377-8201.
Best iPad and iPhone Accessories for Healthcare Professionals: A Cleaning Cloth and a Capacitive StylusJun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
This article discusses how a microfiber cleaning cloth and microfiber tip stylus are beneficial to those in the medical field, especially with the growing use of smartphones and tablets in the field.
12 year-old Diabetes’ activist, educator appointed Gear for Goals’ Youth AmbassadorJun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
American Diabetes Association’s National Youth Action Council Member Jared Kuper teams together with G4G to support children locally and internationally without sport or hope.
JASON MONTEMAYOR OF FOX LAKE, IL GOES TO WASHINGTON D.C.Jun 1, 2013 12:00 AM
FOX LAKE ALUMNI NOW ATTENDING NIU STUDENT RECEIVES HONOR
Suburban ‘inspired madman’ marches to beat of his own drum May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Nobody suspected that Cary native Paul Wertico would grow up to become an international musician who would tour with the Pat Metheny Group from 1983 to 2001, win a kazillion music awards and become an assistant professor of jazz at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Not bad for a guy who had to teach himself to play the drums and never earned a college degree.
MCC board aims for greater transparency, communicationMay 23, 2013 12:00 AM
When Ron Parrish became the new leader of the McHenry County College board of trustees, he knew he would be overseeing some changes. A contentious election season ended with a transformed board, thanks to the retirement of Trustee Dennis Adams and voters’ decisions to end the service of longtime incumbents Barbara Walters and Carol Larson. Parrish announced several transparency initiatives Thursday night in a push to improve communication with the public.
125th Anniversary Celebration of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and Holiday Home Camp to Conclude with Benefit Gala on June 15, 2013May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Benefit Gala for Holiday Home Camp on June 15th - The gala raises funds to help build on the traditions of the Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association and also expand upon Holiday Home Camp’s mission of providing fresh air, outdoor summer experiences for disadvantaged children from the Chicagoland area. Holiday Home Camp’s programs help build self confidence and inner strength to those that participate. Since opening its doors 125 years ago, the camp has served over 45,000 children in the Chicago-land area.