McHenry County Lifestyle
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Dining out: Chicago Ramen Annex opens in Schaumburg with free ramen giveaway todayJan 24, 2023 5:00 am - Free ramen! Chef Kenta Ikehata is welcoming diners to the grand opening of his third ramen restaurant - Chicago Ramen Annex in Schaumburg - with 100 free bowls of Jiro-s...
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Nonprofit My Density Matters educates women on how to advocate for their breast healthJan 24, 2023 5:00 am - Nonprofit My Density Matters educates women on how to advocate for their breast health
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Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove postponed due to warm weatherJan 24, 2023 12:00 am - The organizers for the annual Norge Ski Jump in Fox River Grove were never worried about having enough snow, but they do need the weather to be cold. An unseasonably war...
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Huntley church to hold Grafton Food Pantry drive Feb. 25Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Du...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is h...
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Performing arts scholarship application now availableJan 22, 2023 10:00 pm - The Dennis Taylor Scholarship Foundation for the Performing Arts will be awarding college scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline for submitting applicat...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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CHIP IN Batavia to host annual prom dress collection and giveawayJan 20, 2023 10:00 pm - CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are back with their popular Prom Dress Giveaway event on Saturday, March 18. CHIP IN's mission is to assist low income an...
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How native animals survive the colder monthsJan 20, 2023 5:00 am - Editor's note: April Vaos, environmental educator for the Lake County Forest Preserves, wrote this story. In your forest preserves, winter is peaceful, the sounds soften...
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...