Lake County Lifestyle
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 12:37 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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Hersey teams with Indian Grove for Cereal Box Domino ChallengeMay 08, 2024 9:59 am - John Hersey High School's Service Over Self (S.O.S.) Club collaborated with Indian Grove Elementary School's Grover Community Service Group in a unique effort to support local food pantries.
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Neighbors in the News: Palatine library names new assistant directorMay 08, 2024 6:00 am - Susan Conner was promoted to assistant director of the Palatine Public Library District, after the position was vacated by Melissa Gardner, who was promoted to executive director.
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Photo contest winners for March 2024May 07, 2024 3:28 pm - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for March 2024 have a strong geometric motif. Our winner of the month is Ann Marcie of Bloomingdale for a fascinating photo showing the architectural marvel of a bee hive.
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‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talkingMay 05, 2024 7:57 am - Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.
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Good News Sunday: How competition, camaraderie drive all-ages Elgin swim teamMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a competitive swimming team for adults, a new teacher whose classroom is next to the teacher who inspired her, and a 66-year-old award-winning figure skater who is still competing.
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Get your garden ready: Plant sales are popping up around the suburbsMay 04, 2024 7:55 am - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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Home and garden calendar, May 5-11May 02, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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Hoffman Estates mayor honors Barrington ranch on National Therapy Animal DayApr 30, 2024 8:10 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod recognized National Therapy Animal Day on Tuesday by presenting a village proclamation to SOUL Harbour Ranch in neighboring Barrington, ...
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Spring plant sale and farm festivalApr 30, 2024 7:42 am - An organic spring plant sale will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Prairie Crossing Conservation Farm, 550 Harris Road, Grayslake. Shop for native food plants and o...