Barrington Hills Lifestyle
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1 million fewer single-use plastics for Lake County operations in 2023? Two 'Fridges' to helpFeb 22, 2023 4:00 am - A pilot program to deploy two “Farmer's Fridges,” which hold and dispense fresh foods, is the next step in Lake County's initiative to reduce single-use plastics at its ...
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In 5 years, Deerfield nonprofit grows from one post to a major child volunteer movementFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Gratitude Generation, a Deerfield-based nonprofit that in 2022 helped 42,000 people, began with a single Facebook post from a North Shore mother. "I am looking to teach ...
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Signal Hill NSDAR announces history essay contest winnersFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Imagine you are a delegate from one of the 13 colonies serving in the Second Continental Congress, 1775-1781, and you need to determine what is important for you to acco...
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Lake Zurich community comes together for icy dip to help neighbors fighting cancerFeb 21, 2023 5:00 am - When a neighbor receives a cancer diagnosis, you may make a casserole or two, run errands for them or offer to drive them to appointments. Or you may choose to take a ch...
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Harper launches mentorship program for Black, Latino studentsFeb 20, 2023 4:30 am - Harper College in Palatine has launched a mentorship program for first-year Black and Latino students that aims to address equity gaps while affirming their identity and...
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Keeping Families Covered takes over McHenry diaper bankFeb 13, 2023 5:00 am - Keeping Families Covered takes over McHenry diaper bank
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Here's how you can help provide earthquake relief for Turkey, SyriaFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - As rescuers continue to pull survivors from the rubble seven days after deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, global and local relief agencies are stepping up urgent ...
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Chicago Winter Bike Swap returns to Kane County Fairgrounds SundayFeb 11, 2023 12:00 am - Bicycle enthusiasts are expected to make the trek to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles Sunday for the Chicago Winter Bike Swap. This is the second straight year...
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Lake County leaders to spend their Valentine's evening at rally to fight violence against womenFeb 10, 2023 12:00 am - Some of the people who spend their days providing help, support and justice for women who suffer domestic violence will come together in Round Lake Beach Tuesday for the...
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It hasn't been a good year for ice fishingFeb 07, 2023 12:00 am - Trevor Janes was optimistic about McHenry and Lake counties' ice fishing season after Christmas weekend's cold snap. The subzero temperatures built 7 to 8 inches of ice ...