Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Bird flu confirmed in waterfowl in Woodstock, ‘numerous locations’ in IllinoisDec 21, 2024 4:57 pm - Bird flu has been reported in Woodstock-area birds and waterfowl, the city said Friday.
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Snowy owl struck and killed in McHenry County after drawing crowds of photographersDec 18, 2024 11:19 am - A snowy owl was struck and killed by a vehicle in McHenry County after attracting attention from photographers.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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4 years and thousands of pounds of food later, Algonquin boy is determined to do even more for local pantryNov 28, 2024 11:17 am - Four years ago, Leo Bonilla, a student at Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin, saw a TV news report of people waiting in long lines for food during the COVID-19 pandemic. He took his change jar of $22 and raised $100 for his school food pantry. Now in his fifth year of fundraising, Leo has collected thousands of dollars and pounds of food for the District 300 Food Pantry.
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Care, love and compassion: Former monk brings Buddhist teachings to senior livingNov 27, 2024 6:21 pm - Former Buddhist monk Mahesh Kumarasinghe is bringing his teachings of care, love and compassion to residents and fellow staff members at a senior home in Prospect Heights.
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Day of Giving to raise funds for MCC students facing unexpected expensesNov 18, 2024 1:19 pm - Support McHenry County College students and their ability to stay in school during the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation annual Day of Giving, Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.
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2024 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2024 9:08 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces:
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Trying to bring her home: Algonquin salon raises money for NIU nursing grad with bone cancerOct 25, 2024 1:18 pm - Salon 37 in Algonquin is trying to raise money to help cover medical costs for a 24-year-old Algonquin woman battling Stage 4 bone cancer.
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Trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 18, 2024 8:21 pm - Happy Halloween! Here’s a list of trick-or-treating hours throughout the suburbs.