Island Lake Lifestyle
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Festivals July 29-Aug. 5: Lake, DuPage and McHenry County Fairs, National Night Out and moreJul 25, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Lake County Fair: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 28; 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 29-30; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July ...
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After 5 years and $22 million, upgraded Fox River lock and dam is fully reopenedJul 14, 2022 1:00 am - Boaters using the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry to head north or south on the Fox River probably already noticed its largest post-renovation improvement. On a busy da...
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Resort cabin in McHenry County gets second life as historic structureJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The public is invited to join the McHenry County Historical Society for the plaquing of a unique structure: the restored Cabin No. 8 at Pink Harrison's Resort on the sho...
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Business of biking is booming: Rides, education and repair workshops popping up in the suburbsJul 06, 2022 11:00 pm - You know biking is booming if entities as disparate as libraries, body shops, barbecue places and even political elections are involved. The June 6 Bicycle Retailer and ...
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Independence Day parades step off around the suburbs this weekendJun 29, 2022 6:00 am - Here are some of the parades planned to celebrate Independence Day in the suburbs: Saturday, July 2 Northwest Fourth-Fest Parade: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 2, along Illinois...
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Festivals July 1-7: Where to celebrate July 4 all weekend longJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, July 1 MainStreet Libertyville's First Fridays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 1, on Main Street in Libertyville. Music, refreshments, special discounts and...
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Good News Sunday: After devastating 2018 fire, Gold Pyramid House rises from the ashesJun 19, 2022 7:00 am - Good News Sunday: After devastating 2018 fire, Gold Pyramid House rises from the ashes
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Climate change could trigger toxic disasters along Lake Michigan, new report findsJun 15, 2022 1:00 am - Rising Lake Michigan levels, strong wind gusts and waves of nearly 10 feet high, all from extreme weather brought on by climate change, pose toxic threats to the entire ...
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Festivals June 17-23: Ribfest, Scottish Fest, Libertyville Days are backJun 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Friday, June 17 Windy City Cluster Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 17-19, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. P...
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Good News Sunday: Meet the Barrington teens who formed a (basketball) league of their ownJun 12, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Remember those good old days, when bunch...