McHenry County Entertainment
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'An absolute whirlwind': Suburban distillery owners reflect on production changes made during pandemicAug 26, 2021 6:00 am - The last year and a half have been "an absolute whirlwind" for Eric Falberg and his Highwood-based 28 Mile Distilling Co. The company went from producing vodka to makin...
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Suburban Mosaic: 'Empire' star Howard to headline Judson speaker seriesJun 07, 2021 5:30 am - Actor, rapper and singer-songwriter Terrence Howard will be the guest speaker for Judson University's "Conversations with Mark Vargas" event on July 9. Howard, 52, has a...
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Explore history of picture postcards in virtual program March 22Mar 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Illinois is the birthplace of the American picture postcard, a souvenir of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Katherine Hamilton-Smith, former director of...
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Dining events: Lent specials, National Margarita Day and moreFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Fish Fridays With the start of Lent this week comes a variety of fish and vegetarian specials available on Fridays at some suburban restaurants. Antico Posto: 118 Oakbr...
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Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 14, 2021 9:40 am - Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunit...
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2020 was a big year in birdingDec 18, 2020 5:00 am - You probably heard about "Rocky," the saw-whet owl discovered last month inside the huge Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The adorable stowaway became an...
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Where to ride your bike for fall colors (in coronavirus times)Sep 15, 2020 5:00 am - A great way to see the fall colors is to ride your bike, which allows you to be outside and travel a good distance to catch a lot of scenery. So where should you go? Opt...
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Lucky Rail Run Train Crawl Saturday raises funds for veteransMar 05, 2020 5:00 am - A chance to ride the rails and consume some cocktails while lending a helping hand to veterans is coming up Saturday, March 7, when TLS Veterans presents its second annu...
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Dining out: Eat well during Rosemont, St. Charles & Lake County Restaurant WeeksFeb 26, 2020 10:30 am - Restaurant Weeks Lake County Restaurant Week: 10 days to savor is the theme for this year's restaurant week, running Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 8. From speci...
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'The Mystery Hour' to perform live show in WoodstockJan 29, 2020 5:00 am - "The Mystery Hour" late night talk show, a television show broadcast on various FOX, ABC, NBC and CW stations across the country, will perform a live show at the Woodsto...