Lake County Lifestyle
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CCSD21, OrganicLife piloting aeroponic gardens at London Middle SchoolJul 02, 2024 1:31 pm - As students at London Middle School return for the fall session, they may notice the cafeteria has become a little greener from when they departed in June.
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Significant growth and achievements highlighted in national awardsJul 02, 2024 1:28 pm - Two members of the Lake County Forest Preserves team recently earned national recognition.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their workJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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‘The natural approach’: Cary Apothecary sells local, nontoxic products inspired by owner’s Lyme disease journeyJul 02, 2024 1:01 pm - When Cary resident Tami Moore-Kedzie was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, she was bedridden for about a year and came up with an idea to open her own apothecary business.
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Re-imagining the FutureJul 02, 2024 12:59 pm - Zion multimedia artist Michael Litewski creates new art series using Tinker Toys and CNC machinery.
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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‘Really cool to be on a runway’: Runners take off during airport 5KJun 29, 2024 3:40 pm - At least 1,000 competitors enjoyed the unique opportunity to run on an airport runway during the Rock 'n' Run the Runway 5K race at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Saturday.
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Neighbors in the news: Annette Curtis receives excellence award from Des Plaines Park DistrictJun 28, 2024 4:31 pm - Annette Curtis was recognized with the Dedicated to Excellence Award by the Des Plaines Park Board.
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Wheeling animal shelter floods, displacing dozens of dogs and catsJun 27, 2024 3:52 pm - Dozens of dogs and cats are in need of foster care after a shelter in Wheeling flooded Wednesday. More than a hundred animals were displaced from Heartland Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive, when a pipe break caused the entire building to flood with more than 2 feet of water.
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Home and garden calendar, June 30-July 6Jun 25, 2024 10:44 pm - Pollinator parties, garden club meetings, art markets and more.