Algonquin Lifestyle
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St. Charles church's free spaghetti dinner re-opens with drive-throughMay 29, 2020 6:00 am - When things got difficult for families during the recession a decade ago, area churches began offering free monthly meals on various nights. It lifted spirits, brought f...
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When you see a wildflower, thank an antMay 28, 2020 6:00 am - Ants have never made it to the “most loved insect” list. I venture to guess that the average Joe hates ants. While ants inside our homes means trouble, the presence of n...
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Hello Tokyo offers masks at cost to nonprofitsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - NILES - Hello Tokyo, The only Daiso Japanese $2 discount store in the Midwest, is offering face masks at cost to nonprofit organizations and business that are struggling...
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McHenry County garden walk on July 11 to feature 9 gardensMay 27, 2020 11:00 pm - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners for Garden Walk 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, starting at the outdoor Demonstra...
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Maryville Academy to host its first virtual fundraiser June 1-5May 26, 2020 11:00 pm - After postponing two of its fundraisers when the stay-at-home order was enforced in March, Maryville finds a creative way to raise money for the children and its life-ch...
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Elgin Valley Fox Trot goes virtualMay 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot, now in its 43rd year, has been converted to a virtual event for 2020. What is the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Virtual Run? If you already registered...
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Six Huntley High graduates receive scholarships from Rotary ClubMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - Six Huntley High School graduates were each awarded $500 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Huntley. Graduating seniors Julianna Ghanayem, Hadley Giovacchini, Samantha...
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McHenry County Board Chair candidate Mike Buehler to host blood drive June 9 in response to shortageMay 25, 2020 11:00 pm - Mike Buehler, Republican candidate for McHenry County Board Chairman, is doing something about the critical blood shortage in the county. He has set up a blood drive fro...
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The pen pal project: Geneva seniors and new friends revive lost art of letter writingMay 22, 2020 6:00 am - My 95-year-old mother was struggling to hear me on the phone, and it was apparent it was time to turn to the most direct and sincere method of communication. I started w...
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McHenry Diaper Drive draws large responseMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - Nearly 65,000 free diapers were distributed Tuesday, May 19, to community members in need at a drive-through event held at Follett School Solutions' offices, 1340 Ridgev...