McHenry County Lifestyle
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Suburban communities adopt new biking and pedestrian plansJan 06, 2022 10:00 pm - “Plan your work. Work your plan.” Prudent advice no matter what you attempt. Even wiser if you “make no little plans,” as urban architect Daniel Burnham remarked. Improv...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Do it yourself: Kick off the holidays by cutting your own tree at a local farmNov 19, 2021 5:00 am - For many families in the Chicago area, traditional Christmas celebrations start in November when they cut their own trees at a local farm. "We have people who came as ki...
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Be a bellringer for Salvation Army of McHenry CountyNov 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is its biggest so...
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Adopt a Grandparent with McHenry County holiday programNov 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Fisher Outreach Group's 2021 holiday program will focus on the senior and senior veterans throughout McHenry County. They have adopted the residents at the Fair Oaks Hea...
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Algonquin receives $2,500 grant for Miracle on Main eventOct 26, 2021 11:00 pm - The Village of Algonquin received a $2,500 grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Algonquin's annual Miracle on Main event. This grant is a part of the ...
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CASA-McHenry County needs volunteersSep 06, 2021 1:00 am - CASA of McHenry County is hosting information sessions about how to become a court-appointed special advocate. These volunteers give a voice to abused and neglected chil...
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CASA of McHenry County seeks volunteersSep 02, 2021 11:00 pm - CASA of McHenry County is hosting information sessions about the volunteer role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Volunteers give a voice to abused and neglected c...