Huntley Lifestyle
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Human case of West Nile virus reported in McHenry CountySep 08, 2024 10:44 am - Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County.
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Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.
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Huntley church to host bingo fundraiser for Artist SeriesSep 03, 2024 8:36 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 14, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will host a fundraising bingo event to support the Artist Series, the church’s outreach ministry.
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Festivals Sept. 6-12: Festival of the Vine, Sandwich Fair, Art on the Fox and moreSep 03, 2024 2:15 pm - Mark your calendars for the Sandwich Fair, Festival of the Vine, Art on the Fox, Winfield Good Old Days, Mundelein Arts Festival, Scandinavian Day Festival, St. Charles Jazz Weekend and more happening this week.
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‘A really special opportunity’: Kane County wildlife rehab groups seek volunteersAug 30, 2024 4:00 am - Places like Anderson Humane Wildlife Center in South Elgin, or rehabber Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education (KARE) for Wildlife in St. Charles can go only as far as volunteer help and donated supplies can take them.
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‘We expect picking to be great’: Where you can pick your own apples this fallAug 24, 2024 9:07 am - The apple crop is looking good this year, according to owners of local orchards. Here’s a look at where you can pick your own this fall.
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Experience fall’s flock: Join bird watching walks at Kane County forest preservesAug 23, 2024 1:26 pm - Embrace the beauty of fall and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for bird watching walks.
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Candy for a cause: Tootsie Roll drive returns to Geneva and BataviaAug 23, 2024 4:30 am - A column by Dave Heun helped the Knights of Columbus to exceed their 2023 goal in the Tootsie Roll fundraising drive. They’re hoping for similar results this year.
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Huntley church begins school year with Backpack BlessingsAug 21, 2024 12:28 pm - The beginning of each new school year is celebrated at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley with its traditional “Back to School Backpack Blessings” given by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey.
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‘He left us such a gift’: In ‘Love From the Front … and Beyond,’ daughter shares WWII vet’s storiesAug 16, 2024 3:00 am - The daughter of World War II veteran and longtime St. Charles resident Bill Wiebmer has published a book with his letters and stories, “Love From the Front ... And Beyond.”