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McHenry County Lifestyle

Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and more

Daily Herald staff report
Apr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination rates

By Kelsey Rettke, Maribeth M. Wilson and Megann Horstead
Apr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
Home & garden calendar, April 14-25

Daily Herald report
Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
Everything Expo in Lake Zurich offers ‘perfect opportunity’ for small businesses

By Joe Lewnard
Apr 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Live entertainment including dance demonstrations and a reptile show combined with vendors from 60 local business and organizations at the Everything Expo at the Folglia YMCA in Lake Zurich Saturday.
Spot more birds this season with updated guide and checklist

Daily Herald report
Apr 10, 2026 3:37 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District has published a new birdwatching guide and accompany birdwatching checklist for the spring migration.
Hawthorn Woods’ Bark in the Park offers fun for dogs and their owners

Daily Herald report
Apr 10, 2026 8:59 am - The annual Bark in the Park will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, at Hawthorn Wood’s Community Park.
Kane County seeks new ethics adviser

By Susan Sarkauskas
Apr 09, 2026 4:28 pm - Kane County is seeking a new ethics adviser because the current one is retiring.
Indoor, early farmers markets blooming in the suburbs through April, May

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
Apr 08, 2026 11:45 am - Access to the best local, seasonal produce can be found almost year-round in the suburbs thanks to great indoor and winter markets.
Everything Expo offers 60 exhibitors, kid-friendly activities and more

Daily Herald report
Apr 07, 2026 4:56 pm - Everything Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Foglia YMCA, 1025 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.
Home & garden calendar, April 7-18

Apr 07, 2026 4:16 pm - Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.

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