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Grayslake woman's ornaments give a big holiday boost to those who need oneDec 25, 2019 5:00 am - A Barbie ornament snuggled in her purse on Christmas Eve 2007 was meant for Lyzzi Elliott's own tree. But it never made it that far. Instead, it became a special holiday...
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Schneider donates air miles to charityDec 23, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, is donating more than 57,000 frequent flyer miles earned through congressional travel to a charity benefiting military tr...
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Learn to identify trees in winter at Land Conservancy workshopDec 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a winter tree identification class on Sunday, Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hennen Conservation Area, 4622 Dean St...
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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CLC student collects ornaments for hospital patientsDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - On Christmas Eve 2007, Grayslake resident Elizabeth (Lyzzi) Elliott stopped by the hospital to visit her friend's 6-year-old daughter who was battling leukemia. Elliott ...
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The Lake County Community Foundation Hosts "Engage Lake County: A Community Conversation to Inspire Action" In Observance of National Poverty Awareness MonthDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - For some, Lake County, Illinois is synonymous with the affluent suburbs of Chicago's North Shore, yet this is a far cry from the reality that many of the communities tha...
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Home for the Holidays, Adult Children May Notice Changes in Aging ParentsDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - The holidays are a time for families to gather, sometimes from far and wide. Adult children and relatives are likely to spend more extended, concentrated time with aging...
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Holiday Light Contest Editor's Choice Winner: Lake CountyDec 17, 2019 5:00 am - Shaun Albeck of 791 S. Sienna in Round Lake is the Daily Herald Holiday Lights Contest Editor's Choice winner in the Lake County area for 2019. Q: How long have you been...
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University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners honor volunteers at annual banquetDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - More than 100 attendees of the McHenry County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners' annual recognition banquet in Huntley recently honored the volunteers' a...
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Visit McHenry County's new 'Shop Small' guide offers gift ideasDec 12, 2019 10:00 pm - The fragrance of organic, loose-leaf teas. The mouth-watering aroma of craft chocolates. The rustle of rustic chic. Any gift giver can point and click. For true treasur...