McHenry County Lifestyle
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Code Ninjas aims to spark kids' interest in STEM
Feb 4, 2019 10:59 AM - A new business where kids can learn to code while also having fun developing video games now is open along the Randall Road corridor.
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Why Ben Franklin wasn't a fan of the bald eagle
Jan 4, 2019 12:39 PM - That Ben Franklin wanted the turkey rather than the bald eagle as our national symbol has become the stuff of legend. Why did he feel this way? The answer can be found in a letter he wrote to his daughter Sally. -
Bird observation program for kids expanding in Lake and McHenry counties
Dec 19, 2018 2:39 PM - A program to connect young students with nature close to home is expanding in Lake and McHenry counties. -
McHenry County Department of Health offers no-cost diabetes prevention classDec 5, 2018 9:40 PM - The McHenry County Department of Health is offering a no-cost Type 2 diabetes prevention program starting in mid-January.
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Looking for Santa? Here's where you can find him in the suburbs
Nov 27, 2018 1:45 PM - During the holidays, Santa works his magic and seems to be just about everywhere. If you are looking for him, we've got him covered in the Chicago suburbs. Check out our list. -
Black squirrels more common than ever in the suburbs
Nov 20, 2018 6:00 AM - Common mammals, like gray squirrels, are often overlooked. When a striking black squirrel appears, everyone takes notice. Yet, they are actually the same thing as a gray squirrel. -
McHenry County Board of Health medical advisor steps downNov 12, 2018 1:16 PM - The McHenry County Board of Health regretfully announces the resignation of Medical Advisor George W. Goodlow, M.D. Dr. Goodlow has provided medical supervision to the McHenry County Department of Health and medical advice to the board of health since January of 2014. "Over the past four years Dr. Goodlow has been influential in guiding both the Board and the Department in matters requiring medical expertise." Said William Stinson, M.D., Board of Health President.
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Birders invited to Big SitOct 9, 2018 2:22 PM - Birders are invited to bring a lawn chair and binoculars to The Big Sit from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park in Ringwood.
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Cider Fest's White Elephant Sale welcomes donations through Oct. 1Sep 26, 2018 9:05 PM - McHenry County Historical Society is seeking donations for its popular "white elephant" sale during this year's Cider Fest -- just in time for your fall cleaning ritual. The Oct. 7 sale has become a much-anticipated and pivotal part of the McHenry County Historical Society's fundraising effort.
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'We're going to do it again': McHenry VFW aims to improve Queen of Hearts raffle
Sep 19, 2018 6:47 PM - Though the dust has settled at McHenry VFW Post 4600, officials are facing a full workload -- and have ideas for improvements -- in preparation for the next Queen of Hearts game, which starts Jan. 8 with a $3.4 million jackpot.
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