Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Win a throwback quilt made by McHenry County Historical Society's Heritage QuiltersJan 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Time is running out for an opportunity to win this year's McHenry County Historical Society hand-stitched quilt. "Fit to be Tied" features a bow-tie pattern made from 19...
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Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 14, 2021 9:40 am - Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunit...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's My Pantry Express receives $750,000 national grantJan 12, 2021 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has received a $750,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support operations and future growth of its Chicago Innovation Award-winning...
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'Culinary Interludes' to benefit Elgin Youth Symphony OrchestraJan 12, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra is hosting "Culinary Interludes," an online cooking experience. Enjoy four nights of cooking, music, and more. You can choose one even...
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Dining events: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cakes benefit No Kid Hungry this yearJan 12, 2021 5:00 am - Cake for a cause Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cakes are back, and this year you can feel good about indulging as Portillo's will donate $5 for each cake purchased t...
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'We know how bad it is out there': How Wheeling police are helping people in needJan 08, 2021 4:30 am - We could all use some good news right about now. Thankfully, Wheeling police were there Thursday to give us some. More than a dozen officers helped pack up and deliver h...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County to host 30th annual celebration Jan. 31Jan 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a virtual celebration of the people who work to preserve and restore land in McHenry County on Sunday, Jan. 31. The even...
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How biking helped us in 2020 - and a look back at some key trail improvementsJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged - biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. When organized sport...
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Best Bets: 'Holiday in the Park' continues at Great AmericaJan 06, 2021 5:00 am - Extended lights Families experiencing post-holiday blues still have time to catch the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience. Keep your holiday cheer going with lots ...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASAJan 04, 2021 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County is offering volunteers an opportunity to change a child's life for the better. Find out how to get involved in child advocacy at four general informatio...