McHenry County Lifestyle
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Neighbors in the news: ECC English professor wins Book of the Year for Indie FictionFeb 02, 2023 5:00 am - • The Chicago Writers Association has honored Christina Marrocco, an associate professor of English at Elgin Community College, with its 2022 Book of the Year Award for ...
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Woodstock Willie says bundle up, six more weeks of winter is on its wayFeb 02, 2023 12:00 am - Groans of disappointment from the gathered crowd filled the air Thursday morning as it was announced that Woodstock Willie had spotted his shadow, signaling that six mor...
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Gala fundraiser to help CASA Kane County 'Be the Lighthouse in a Child's Storm'Feb 01, 2023 10:00 pm - "Be the Lighthouse In a Child's Storm" is the theme for CASA Kane County's annual Children's Champion Celebration on Saturday, March 4, at the Q Center in St. Charles. "...
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Say cheers to Bartlett Parks' annual spirit tasting fundraiserJan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - The Bartlett Parks Foundation's annual Wine, Beer, Spirit Tasting FUNdraiser is just days away. So, raise your glass from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at Villa Olivia,...
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To keto, or not to keto?Jan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - The keto diet promises dramatic and fast weight loss results. But, achieving those results can be elusive, especially for people who cannot commit to the diet's limitati...
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DAR donates pollinator plant seed packets to Barrington libraryJan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - When the Barrington Area Library's Seed Library opens for the season, local gardeners will find hundreds of free pollinator plant seed packets, thanks to a generous dona...
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Things to do Feb. 3-9: Dinosaur Adventure, Groundhog Day events, Ice Festival and moreJan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - This week Verse Immersive, The Art of the Future: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1-2; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4; and 11 a.m. to 7 p...
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Huntley's inaugural Running of the Elves 5K a successJan 30, 2023 10:00 pm - Everyone was a winner at the inaugural Elf 5K run, walk and dash, established to support the Huntley community. The overall 5K winners were Algonquin resident Lindsey ...
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Grant will help Aurora church's ministry serving neighborsJan 30, 2023 10:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora has been awarded a $2,000 grant to support its Wednesday Night Gatherings series, a ministry serving church neighbors. The grant...
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library to celebrate Black History MonthJan 30, 2023 10:00 pm - In celebration of Black History Month, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) will host free virtual events exploring the history of African Americans in the mili...