Kane County Lifestyle
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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Hold your horses: Park district taking another look at Palatine StablesJun 13, 2024 6:22 pm - In the wake of public outcry over the impending closure of its Palatine Stables, the Palatine Park District is expanding its initial review of the facility’s conditions.
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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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St. Charles American Legion awards eighth-graders for service to the communityJun 12, 2024 5:59 pm - St. Charles American Legion Post 342 presented six St. Charles eighth graders with prestigious American Legion School Awards in May.
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Interfaith flapjacks and worship: Aurora area clergy band together for Pride DayJun 12, 2024 1:25 pm - Seven clergy from Aurora, Oswego, Batavia and Geneva joined in celebrating Aurora’s Pride Day on Sunday, June 9, with a pancake breakfast and interfaith worship.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in DuPage with walks, talks and toursJun 11, 2024 9:52 pm - The DuPage Monarch Project is adding two additional days of events during National Pollinator Week.
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Words on Birds: Spring migration, travels and two great books fill a memorable MayJun 11, 2024 6:34 am - Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.
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‘They’re a sanctuary’: Palatine Stables supporters rally to protest park board decisionJun 10, 2024 9:43 pm - Supporters of the Palatine Stables rallied their troops both before and during Monday’s Palatine park board meeting, hoping to spur the board to change its decision to close the facility.
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Sweet spots: Revisiting some favorite bakeries, doughnut shops in the Tri-CitiesJun 09, 2024 7:24 am - As Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun’s sweet tooth beckons, he revisits several bakeries and doughnut shops in the Tri-Cities area.