Volo Lifestyle
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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In memoriam: Remembering notable Lake County residents we lost in 2021Dec 28, 2021 5:00 am - Trailblazing politicians. Dedicated community servants. Business leaders whose philanthropic work enriched their communities. And a priest whose leadership forever chang...
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Suburban Skyview: Back hoes sift through the rubble of former Winchester HouseDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - Crews from McDonagh Demolition Inc. of Chicago have been demolishing the former Lake County-operated Winchester House for the past couple of months. The skilled nursing ...
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TLC to host New Year's Eve Oak Rescue in HarvardDec 19, 2021 10:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 31, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites members of the community to an Oak Rescue at Crowley Oaks Woods in Harvard. It will be 9 a.m. to noon ...
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Lake County Farm Bureau collecting relief for Kentucky farmersDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - The Lake County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Kentucky Farm Bureau by collecting monetary donations to help Kentucky farmers and communities devastated by catastrop...
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Buffalo Grove student's art chosen for Rep. Schneider's holiday cardsDec 16, 2021 5:00 am - Artwork created by a 10-year-old Buffalo Grove girl will adorn U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's congressional holiday cards this season, his office announced. Lucille Holloway...
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Leadership Greater McHenry County announces 2022 intern programDec 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Leadership Greater McHenry County has opened the application process for the Summer 2022 LGMC Nonprofit Leadership Intern Program. The program allows current college stu...
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How the hardy bald cypress thrives in swamps and flooded areasNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Trees are as close to immortality as the rest of us ever come. - Karen Joy Fowler Author Karen Joy Fowler has it right. When it comes to "immortal" trees in Illinois and...
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The Land Conservancy hosts Art of the Land art show fundraiser Nov. 19-20Nov 14, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting the 13th annual "Art of the Land" art show and fundraiser Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the ...