McHenry County Lifestyle
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Cook County appoints new animal control administratorOct 23, 2026 11:03 am - The appointment of Dr. Megan Carolan as administrator of Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control was approved Thursday by the county’s board of commissioners.
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary peace pole donation to be installed soon in Cook ParkOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Cook Park is the center of community activities in downtown Libertyville. But a coming attraction is meant to give pause and prompt reflection on the message.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-31Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like hostas, “Gardening in the 1970s,” and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops.
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Mariano’s in Vernon Hills hosting special pet adoption event in partnership with PAWS ChicagoOct 16, 2026 5:18 pm - Mariano’s, 1720 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills is hosting a special pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 17, in partnership with PAWS Chicago and local animal welfare organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats in need.
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Fox Lake and Libertyville team up on the Halloween express for Pumpkin Jubilee eventOct 16, 2026 5:16 pm - The 2026 Pumpkin Jubilee will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave. in Fox Lake.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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‘Getting real close’ to opening: New restaurant to occupy gateway space in Lake VillaOct 13, 2026 1:20 pm - Lake City Grille, named as a nod to Lake Villa’s early days, plans to open soon in a prominent vacant space along Route 132 and Cedar Avenue, the gateway to the village’s downtown area.
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Crystal Lake church opens registration for youth basketball and cheerleading programsOct 13, 2026 12:27 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake is opening registration through Nov. 30 for Upward Sports, a Christ-centered basketball and cheerleading program for kindergarten through fifth grade students.
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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
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