Algonquin Lifestyle
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‘We’re going to D.C. this year’: Cary 7th grader wins McHenry County spelling beeApr 01, 2024 1:14 pm - Evan Cochrane of Cary, who attends Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, won the McHenry County Regional Office of Education 2024 Spelling Bee and will go on to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in May.
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MCC students, alum team up to create, sell pale ale from hops grown on MCC farmMar 29, 2024 5:38 am - The Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College and Holzlager Brewery in Woodstock have teamed up to create the “Agrarian Pale Ale,” a refreshing brew featurin...
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Algonquin patient enjoys VIP experience at Bulls practiceMar 31, 2024 8:34 am - Advocate Children’s patient Cole Nelson enjoyed an afternoon he will never forget on Tuesday, March 26, as he joined the Chicago Bulls at the Advocate Center for a private practice experience and VIP tour.
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‘A perfect storm’: What’s our protection level against measles amid Chicago outbreak?Mar 24, 2024 8:54 am - Considered to be effectively eliminated across the U.S. in 2000, a measles outbreak in Chicago this month is a wake-up call about how easily things can spiral, experts say. How well protected are Illinoisans against the highly contagious respiratory virus?
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Cook County jail program is rescuing dogs and detainees. And now it’s expandingMar 21, 2024 5:04 pm - A corrections officer could be heard shouting commands Thursday morning in a concrete yard of Division 19 at the Cook County jail. But the detainees weren’t being bossed...
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Light of Christ to host annual Community Easter Egg HuntMar 20, 2024 10:13 pm - Light of Christ Church will host their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. All children are invited to come and fill their Easter baskets with the tho...
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Early registration for McHenry County Gardenfest closes March 29Mar 20, 2024 1:28 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level.
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Local farmers, advocates teach students about raising animals humanely and sustainablyMar 14, 2024 6:37 am - When suburban farmer Cliff McConville teaches kids about his farm on the Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Carpentersville, he hopes he’s inspiring not only future consumers but future farmers.
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Dining out: Where to score March Madness specialsMar 22, 2024 6:13 am - There’s March Madness in the air when suburban bars and restaurants will be showing the NCAA basketball games while offering dining and drinks specials.
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‘We’re seeing a big issue’: Kane County to consider compassionate euthanasia for petsMar 08, 2024 1:32 pm - Amid a surge in animal health and behavior problems, Kane County may offer low-cost euthanasia services for the first time. Kane County Animal Control Executive Director ...