McHenry County Lifestyle
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See 125-year-old German nativity at historical society's holiday open houseDec 02, 2022 5:00 am - Visitors can immerse themselves in nostalgia at the McHenry County Historical Society's free Holiday Open House, set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the museu...
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How Jeans and a Cute Top shop helped establish First Street as a shopping destination in St. CharlesDec 02, 2022 5:00 am - As St. Charles officials ponder the community plaza phase of the now 16-year-old First Street revitalization project, they could point to a women's boutique store as exh...
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Carmel students could save hundreds with blood donationsDec 01, 2022 12:00 am - Kelly McLoud, a Carmel Catholic High School senior, has loved ones who have benefitted from blood donations. That was her motivation for participating in Thursday's Vit...
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ECC Phi Theta Kappa officers bring Honors in Action project to TexasNov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - Six officers from Elgin Community College's Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society went to Texas this past October for the National Collegiate Honors Council to com...
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Friends of the Fox River to hold Nature Arts & Crafts Show Dec. 11Nov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - Join Friends of the Fox River on Sunday, Dec. 11, for the annual Nature Arts & Crafts Show. The center becomes a holiday wonderland while artists and craftspeople gather...
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57-year-old Algonquin resident has 2.7 million TikTok followers? Are you kidding me?Nov 30, 2022 4:30 am - Two years ago, Darryl Postelnick had barely heard of TikTok. Today, the 57-year-old Algonquin resident boasts 2.7 million followers on the social media platform thanks t...
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Things to do Dec. 2-8: Tree lightings, dining with Santa, light shows & moreNov 29, 2022 1:30 pm - Ongoing Santa Claus at Geneva Commons: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 18 at Geneva Commons, 410 Commons Drive, Geneva. Stop by Santa's station at Geneva Commo...
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Kingdom Advancement Center joins with Holy Trinty Elgin in telling the Christmas StoryNov 28, 2022 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 17, all are invited to a retelling of the Christmas Story with songs at a joint celebration with Kingdom Advancement Center and Holy Trinity Lutheran C...
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Where you can see 'The Nutcracker' in the suburbsNov 28, 2022 10:00 pm - It's not necessary to travel to Chicago to see a top-notch performance of "The Nutcracker." Dance companies throughout suburbs are staging their versions of Tchaikovsky'...
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Chris Kringle Holiday Market debuts Dec. 3-4 in North AuroraNov 28, 2022 10:00 pm - The Rustic Fox will host its first Chris Kringle Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1790 Towne Center Drive...