McHenry County Lifestyle
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Traditions beckon visitors back to McHenry County FairAug 02, 2022 6:00 am - Each year, the McHenry County Fair Association looks to add new attractions for the annual event in Woodstock. But it's the fair's traditions, including the Miss McHenry...
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Festivals: Aug. 5-11: McHenry County Fair, C2E2, World of Faeries, Gurnee Days and moreAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday McHenry County Fair: Noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; 8 a...
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Festivals July 29-Aug. 5: Lake, DuPage and McHenry County Fairs, National Night Out and moreJul 25, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Lake County Fair: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 28; 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 29-30; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July ...
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After 5 years and $22 million, upgraded Fox River lock and dam is fully reopenedJul 14, 2022 1:00 am - Boaters using the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry to head north or south on the Fox River probably already noticed its largest post-renovation improvement. On a busy da...
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Resort cabin in McHenry County gets second life as historic structureJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The public is invited to join the McHenry County Historical Society for the plaquing of a unique structure: the restored Cabin No. 8 at Pink Harrison's Resort on the sho...
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Suburban Mosaic: Former Reflejos editor was 'terrific team member'May 23, 2022 5:30 am - “One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.” — Antonio Porchia, 19th century Italian poet. I chose to begin today's column with this quote to recognize the passing of M...
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McHenry County Historical Society to host Valor Quilt presentationMay 15, 2022 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society is once again partnering with the Gazebo Valor Quilters of Huntley to honor local veterans as Memorial Day approaches. Recipients, ...
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Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and childrenApr 29, 2022 6:00 am - Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and children
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'Anyone can fall into need at any time': Antioch Traveling Closet to host spring giveaway SundayApr 28, 2022 5:30 am - The idea for the Antioch Traveling Closet took root about 10 years ago, when Lisa Fisher learned of a young student bragging at school about staying late at McDonald's t...
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McHenry County Historical Society to present program on contemporary Native Americans in IllinoisApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - The lands along the western shore of Lake Michigan once were home to the Potawatomi, the Kickapoo, the Peoria, the Sauk and Meskwaki, the Myaamia and the Ochéthi Šakówiŋ...