Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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What our reporter learned from Lake in the Hills' active shooter training - and her own experience of being robbedOct 21, 2019 5:30 am - Having written stories about situations involving mass shootings and cars driving into crowds, I've often wondered how I would react under such circumstances. Would I ...
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After girl's open heart surgeries, Crystal Lake family gives back to Ronald McDonald HouseOct 21, 2019 5:30 am - Lauren Backe can vividly remember the overwhelming fear and uncertainty of learning that her unborn baby's heart hadn't formed properly. She felt helpless at the thought...
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Two Lives....about to change foreverOct 18, 2019 11:00 pm - "Brandon" and "Fernando" suffer from severe tachycardia and treatment for this is not available for them in their native country of El Salvador. So, the Illinois/India...
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Calendar featuring suburban 'dad bods' helps raise funds for veterans groupsOct 18, 2019 1:00 am - Dads come in all shapes and sizes, so it's OK for "chunky males" to own it, says Marty Wosik of Algonquin, a former Marine featured in the "2020 Barbecue Boy Toys" calen...
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Zonta International to celebrate 100th birthday Nov. 8 in Oak BrookOct 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Zonta International and the five Zonta Clubs in the Chicago area are planning to celebrate the 100th birthday of the founding of Zonta International. Zonta is a worldw...
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Nonprofits register now for the 10th annual McHenry County Human RaceOct 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Charities serving McHenry County should register now to participate in the April 26, 2020 McHenry County Human Race. Registration is at www.mchumanrace.org. Beginning D...
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Volunteer Center McHenry County offers nonprofit trainingOct 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Volunteer Center McHenry County, 620 Dakota St. in Crystal Lake, will be hosting the following nonprofit workshops: Oct. 30 "Strategic Planning: The Fundamentals" and No...
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Join CASA Kane County's 9th annual Super Heroes Luncheon Nov. 7Oct 16, 2019 11:00 pm - CASA Kane County will host its ninth annual "Super Heroes Luncheon" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles. The k...
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Get spooky thrills at 'Halloween Horror Film Fest' Oct. 26 at The CatlowOct 16, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Catlow Theatre, 116 W. Main St. in Barrington, is hosting a "Halloween Horror Film Fest" starting at noon and going until after midnight. The s...
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Clearbrook's Around the Block in Arlington Heights on Oct. 15Oct 16, 2019 11:00 pm - On Oct. 15, 2019, Clearbrook, an organization dedicated to providing innovative services, opportunities, and supports to over 8,000 people impacted by intellectual/devel...