McHenry County Lifestyle
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Study: McHenry, Will counties have higher-risk COVID-19 populations
May 19, 2020 7:47 PM - McHenry and Will counties have not been hit as hard by coronavirus as some other parts of the Chicago area but might see greater devastation if an outbreak occurs because they have a higher rate of chronic health conditions that are exacerbated by the disease, a new study shows. -
Fittest Loser winner's tale reflects weighty issue for police officers
May 15, 2020 5:30 AM - Being a cop can take a toll on the waistline, and it's not just the doughnuts, says former Lombard police chief Kark "Van" Dillenkoffer, winner of this year's Daily Herald Fittest Loser contest.
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Chicago, Rockford, Joliet dioceses: State OKs plan to start reopening churches as soon as May 23
May 14, 2020 2:28 PM - Citing an agreement with the governor's office, Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday announced a plan for the gradual reopening of churches for Catholic dioceses in Illinois. The Rockford and Joliet dioceses released virtually identical plans. -
Upcycled art: Cary native uses old tires, found objects to make sculptures
May 7, 2020 11:01 AM - Cary native Tani Ojeda has been creating sculptures out of used tires in his Wonder Lake home. He's been commissioned to create animals, palm trees and more. -
Good News: Wheaton workshop collecting cards, letters to send to military personnel
Apr 21, 2020 6:31 AM - The cards and letters are coming in. After a plea went out last month from a Wheaton-based organization for families at home to write to the military, the idea is gaining traction.
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Where to find county-by-county and maybe even suburb-by-suburb COVID-19 data
Apr 1, 2020 6:38 PM - If you'd like to see a breakdown of the number of reported COVID-19 cases county by county and, in some cases, even town by town, a state website and area counties' websites are offering it. -
Gecko strong: Wauconda Grade School's drive-by parade brings cheer, strengthens connections
Mar 28, 2020 9:23 AM - Drive-by parades are growing in popularity as the COVID-19 stay-at-home order continues. On Wednesday, March 25, Wauconda Grade School fifth-grade teacher Tracie Miglans coordinated a parade with school teachers and staff. -
History museum program looks at history of picture postcards
Mar 26, 2020 10:02 AM - Katherine Hamilton-Smith, director of public affairs and development for the Lake County Forest Preserves, will present "Picture Postcards: The Happy Invention" at 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the McHenry County Historical Museum. -
Project Front Line: McHenry COVID-19 Support launches; goal is $10,000 to help local business
Mar 24, 2020 12:13 PM - Crystal Lake resident Erin McElroy, who used to work in the non-profit industry, has helped set up an online fundraiser called, "Project Front Line: McHenry COVID-19 Support." One of the campaign's taglines is "a simple demonstration of kindness."
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Senior Care Volunteer Network offers update for clients and volunteersMar 18, 2020 6:01 PM - Senior Care Volunteer Network is implementing certain precautions and service changes immediately through at least March 31.
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