McHenry County Lifestyle
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Seniors rediscover joys of biking thanks to trishaws piloted by Cycling Without Age volunteers
Jul 27, 2021 6:00 AM - Cycling Without Age and three-wheeled trishaws are helping area seniors rediscover the joys of bike riding. -
How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can do
Jul 23, 2021 4:12 PM - DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in the state, was at "critical capacity" in June. Now, thanks to adoption, reunification and rescue partners, the shelter has less than 200 animals in their care for the first time in weeks. The pattern is seen at most other suburban county-operated shelters. -
McHenry County religious groups see worshippers return, some still with masks and caution
Jul 12, 2021 12:47 PM - For the past two weeks, pews in McHenry County churches have been filling up on Sundays more than they had in months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the reason is at the start of July, the Catholic Diocese of Rockford ended a temporary suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, which had been in effect since March last year.
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Donate at blood drive during July 12 Skyline Cruise NightJul 7, 2021 5:35 PM - State Sen. Craig Wilcox (32nd District, McHenry) is partnering with the McHenry Outdoor Theater and Versiti Blood Centers for a blood drive on Monday, July 12
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Rabid bat found in Johnsburg home, young child's bedroomJun 21, 2021 1:14 PM - The McHenry County Department of Health is announcing that a bat found in a young child's bedroom in Johnsburg on June 16 has tested positive for rabies. Upon notification of the positive result, the health department immediately contacted the family and the appropriate rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) has been started.
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Health officials issue contamination advisory at Crystal Lake beachJun 15, 2021 12:28 PM - The McHenry County Department of Health has received recent reports of swimmer's itch from Lake Park Beach (Crystal Lake Main Beach), 300 Lakeshore Drive in Crystal Lake.
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Local agencies take part in Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois
Jun 11, 2021 6:15 AM - On Saturday, June 5, men and women from multiple police agencies, local Special Olympics athletes and their friends and families took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. -
Share your adventures in McHenry County Conservation District photo contest
Jun 3, 2021 1:34 PM - This summer McHenry County Conservation District wants to see your best shot. The 3rd annual Instagram photo contest begins Tuesday, June 15, which is also Nature Photography Day. -
How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 years
Jun 2, 2021 9:28 AM - Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anniversary with a 40-mile ride Saturday, June 26. -
Area tourism boards team up for summer campaign
May 26, 2021 4:36 PM - Nine area tourism organizations have launched a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. It is themed "The Only Thing Missing Is You," and is designed to promote awareness and generate interest in luring visitors back to the Chicago-area's many sights and experiences.
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