Island Lake Lifestyle
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How the Richardson Farm in Spring Grove grew to be the ‘world’s largest’ corn mazeSep 15, 2024 1:31 am - The corn maze at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, a 28-acre labyrinth with annual themes, has grown significantly since it started 24 years ago.
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Lambs Farm celebrating new season with Fall on the FarmSep 11, 2024 10:57 am - Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm in Libertyville will include a barrel train, farmyard animals, crafts, games and even a scavenger hunt.
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Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
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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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Visit Lake County marks 40 years of bolstering tourism, business communitySep 06, 2024 2:22 pm - The latest economic impact report for Illinois reveals significant growth in the travel and tourism sector, with Lake County standing out as a major contributor.
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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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Horse killed by hit-and-run truck in Lake CountySep 03, 2024 9:34 am - A horse was killed in a hit-and-run traffic crash Monday night in northern Lake County, authorities said.
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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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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 18-24Aug 13, 2024 11:02 pm - Bonsai, plant swaps, garden club meetings and classes.