Algonquin Lifestyle
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Kane County community pools money to install turtle crossing signsJul 09, 2024 7:06 am - Turtle crossing signs were installed in a Lily Lake community on Monday after neighborhood families came together to fund the project to protect their neighborhood turtles from vehicle traffic.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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‘He was so good’: Fox Valley rockers from Deluxury, The Boyzz and more to reunite in concert to support Mooseheart, honor fallen bandmateJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A group of Fox Valley musicians, including members of The Boyzz, Deluxury and Cock ‘n Bull, will join for “Rock Da Fox, Legends of the Valley,” a memorial concert for guitarist John Abel and a fundraiser for Mooseheart.
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‘Couldn’t put it down’: Fox River Radio League to mark 100 years with all-night eventJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A Kaneville father and his four sons are among the members of the Fox River Radio League, which marks its 100th year this month with a 24-hour Amateur Radio Field Day from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.
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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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Words on Birds: Spring migration, travels and two great books fill a memorable MayJun 11, 2024 6:34 am - Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.
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‘I am becoming stronger’: How specialty courts in Kane Co. help people with mental illness, addictionMay 31, 2024 4:00 am - The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation offers an alternative to some people in the court system who are facing jail time, and one focus of the program is strengthening family bonds.
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Tour 12 gardens, learn from experts at MCC garden walkMay 22, 2024 9:59 am - Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2024, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College.