Woodstock Lifestyle
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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festivalJan 26, 2023 5:00 am - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this ...
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Things to do Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Groundhog Day and Lunar New Year events and moreJan 24, 2023 5:00 am - This week Cool Cluster Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 25-29, at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. ...
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Huntley church to hold Grafton Food Pantry drive Feb. 25Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Du...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is h...
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 19, 2023 5:00 am - For dogs that want to race, "they have to love running more than they love you," Hebron resident and dog trainer Hanna Kowal said. Now 22, Kowal has been training her do...
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A long, and rare, winter's nap: The groundhog is one of only a few animals in our area that hibernatesJan 17, 2023 5:00 am - I've been talking about raptors to school groups for decades. At one point, I ask the students what the prey animals - i.e. mice, rabbits, chipmunks - are doing in spri...
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Huntley Knights to host Bags Tournament and Chili Cookoff Feb. 4Jan 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Knights of Columbus Council 11666 of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley is sponsoring a bags tournament and chili cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 4 at The Mission of Cor...
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Top crime stories of 2022: Mayhem and heartbreak defined the year in suburban crimeJan 12, 2023 5:00 am - A mass shooting on July 4 in Highland Park, during which a lone shooter stood atop a building firing nearly 90 rounds at parade spectators and participants, shocked the ...
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Learn how plants can boost well-being at MCC's speaker seriesJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Examine the special connection between humans and plants during McHenry County College's latest "Experts Insights" educational speaker series "Plants, The Forest, and Y...