Fox River Grove Lifestyle
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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festivalJan 26, 2023 5:00 am - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this ...
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Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove postponed due to warm weatherJan 24, 2023 12:00 am - The organizers for the annual Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove were never worried about having enough snow, but they do need the weather to be cold. An unseasonably war...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is h...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 19, 2023 5:00 am - For dogs that want to race, "they have to love running more than they love you," Hebron resident and dog trainer Hanna Kowal said. Now 22, Kowal has been training her do...
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Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Receives Support from DARJan 17, 2023 10:00 pm - Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans received financial support from the Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution...
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A long, and rare, winter's nap: The groundhog is one of only a few animals in our area that hibernatesJan 17, 2023 5:00 am - I've been talking about raptors to school groups for decades. At one point, I ask the students what the prey animals - i.e. mice, rabbits, chipmunks - are doing in spri...
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Norwegian National League offers scholarshipsJan 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to deserving students who are of Norwegian heritage residing in the counties of Cook, L...
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Rotary offers students vocational scholarshipsJan 15, 2023 10:00 pm - The Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club invites local students pursuing vocational or trade careers and working toward an associate degree, diploma or certificate to apply ...