Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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October fests turn to fall colors, Halloween eventsOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of...
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Dining out: Shaw's Oyster Festival, National Taco Day and Pie in the SkySep 29, 2022 6:00 am - Ah, shucks! Love oysters? You're in for a treat as Shaw's in Schaumburg is hosting the 34th annual Oyster Festival Monday, Oct. 3, through Wednesday, Oct. 19. Featured d...
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Itasca firefighter gets married days after returning home to Crystal Lake with terminal cancerSep 29, 2022 1:00 am - It was only two months after they met that Frank Nunez was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Nunez told Cristina Patel it was OK for her leave back in 2019 when it a...
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Festivals Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Oktoberfests, fall fests, Northwest Celtic Fest and many moreSep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig r...
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Matching donation campaign ends Sept. 30 to raise funds for Crowley Oaks WoodsSep 25, 2022 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has launched a campaign to raise funds for the care and stewardship of Crowley Oaks Woods, an 83.5-acre preserve in Harvard. The ...
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Congregation Kneseth Israel to host High Holy Days starting Sept. 25Sep 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Congregation Kneseth Israel in a continuation of its 130th year, is delighted to celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days, beginning Sunday evening, Sept. 25. Services will b...
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Saint Anne Barrington to Dedicate Creation Care Gardens and Mural on Oct. 2Sep 22, 2022 11:00 pm - The Saint Anne Catholic Community invites everyone living in the Barrington Area to a special liturgy on Sunday, October 2nd at 9:00 A.M. Immediately following the Mass ...
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Local Cary author publishes debut mystery novelSep 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Local Cary author Patricia Childers has published her debut novel, "Don't Call Me Daughter." The book is a mystery involving Chicago Police Detective, Ella Flynn, who is...
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Allendale Association in Lake Villa celebrates 125 years of helping children in crisisSep 22, 2022 6:00 am - This year, Allendale Association - a Lake Villa not-for-profit that serves kids and families in crisis - celebrates its 125th anniversary. Over the decades, thousands o...
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Dining out: Raise a glass to Oktoberfest specialsSep 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Prost! • Big Skillet in Elgin recently added a variety of German favorites to its menu for Oktoberfest. Dine on cinnamon apple pork chops, wiener or chicken schnitzel, T...