Island Lake Lifestyle
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'An absolute whirlwind': Suburban distillery owners reflect on production changes made during pandemicAug 26, 2021 6:00 am - The last year and a half have been "an absolute whirlwind" for Eric Falberg and his Highwood-based 28 Mile Distilling Co. The company went from producing vodka to makin...
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Citing safety of veterans and volunteers, Lake County Honor Flight will not fly until springAug 23, 2021 1:00 am - Lake County Honor Flight, which sponsors multiday trips to Washington, D.C., for veterans and their guardians, will not fly again until April. After a moratorium on Hono...
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Suburban Skyview: Overlooking the Fort Sheridan CemeteryAug 21, 2021 1:00 am - The contrast of white headstones against a backdrop of beautifully manicured grass at Fort Sheridan Cemetery makes for a perfectly eye-catching drone photo. The cemeter...
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Travis Manion Foundation to host 9/11 Heroes Run to honor the 20th anniversaryAug 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The Travis Manion Foundation, a veteran service organization, will host the Chicago 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Lincoln Park in Chicago. Th...
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How a unique computer application helps ecologists record field data on the flyAug 20, 2021 6:00 am - Monitoring turtles, determining controlled burn locations and tracking plants and wildlife in the preserves are done more efficiently and effectively than ever before th...
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New McHenry High School Adventure Education program receives grant from Cabela'sAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - The new Adventure Education course at McHenry High School is off to a great start with the help of a recent $1,000 donation from Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's in Hoffman Estat...
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'Spectacular blankets of color': Richardson Farm in McHenry County opens this weekend for first-ever sunflower festAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Fiery yellows, brilliant oranges and crimson reds are just a few of the hues to behold as 24 varieties of sunflowers pop against the bright blue August sky in Spring Gro...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Fall Native Plant SaleAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees for preorder now through Aug. 31 during its Fall Sustainability Sale. Items are available on T...
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New suburban group hosts celebration of India's independenceAug 17, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban Indians gathered Sunday in Vernon Township's William E. Peterson Park to celebrate the 75th year of India's independence with poetry, dance, food and more. The ...
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Along for the Ride: Grand Illinois Bike Tour explores Madison CountyAug 03, 2021 11:00 pm -
One year in, cycling columnist has plenty of ground to cover