Algonquin Lifestyle
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Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in the suburbsJan 10, 2024 12:11 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader. Jan. 10 Documentary, di...
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Celebrate Eagles along the Fox River and on Geneva Lake on Jan. 20Jan 09, 2024 9:32 pm - Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Jan. 20. Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at ...
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Heun: A look back at 2023’s top stories in the Tri-CitiesJan 05, 2024 6:00 am - Maybe it’s a leap of faith to believe readers enjoy looking back at the people and places featured in “Talk of the Town” the past year, but we’re stuck in that mode anywa...
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Send off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve dinner in the suburbsDec 28, 2023 12:06 pm - Time to finish 2023 strong with a night out at one of the myriad suburban restaurants and bars offering good food, good drinks and a good time on New Year’s Eve. Ab...
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Junteenth Organization and MCC celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy with Jan. 10 programDec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College will be celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The pr...
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16 E. coli cases now tied to Huntley High School outbreak; 2 students hospitalizedDec 21, 2023 2:12 pm - Sixteen cases of E. coli were tied to September’s outbreak at Huntley High School, according to a McHenry County Health Department report released Thursday. That includes...
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Unwanted pets are filling shelters, but advocates caution about adopting them as holiday giftsDec 19, 2023 2:11 pm - It’s a thing that holiday movies are made of. The family comes down Christmas morning to find a snuggly little puppy or kitten under the tree, wearing a big red bow. Chri...
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Catholic group for LGBTQ people praises news about same-sex marriage blessingsDec 19, 2023 1:07 pm - Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich also welcomes it, saying it will help more people ‘feel the closeness and compassion of God.’
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How suburban counties are spending opioid settlement moneyDec 16, 2023 3:00 pm - With millions of dollars flowing into their coffers from landmark settlements with opioid companies, suburban county governments are mapping out how to spend some of the ...
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Orland Park actor, author brings story of Santa Claus to life at Aurora churchDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - "Do good without expecting anything in return. And do good deeds all year long, not just at Christmas." That was the double challenge Friday, Dec. 8, from Orland Park ac...