McHenry County Lifestyle
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Neighbors in the news: Wauconda deputy chief graduates from FBI academyOct 13, 2022 6:00 am - • Wauconda Deputy Chief of Police John Combs, along with 234 other law enforcement officers, graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 13. In...
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Dining out: Sweet! Andy's adds limited-time pumpkin, apple pie flavorsOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - Seasonal sweets Andy's Frozen Custard recently added some new flavors for fall: The S'mores Jackhammer (a blend of vanilla frozen custard, hot fudge, graham crackers and...
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Chicago-area CalicoLoco's new single pushes back against 'normal,' but in a gentle, dreamy wayOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - When CalicoLoco's lead vocalist and songwriter Dani Robles talks about the band's newest single - “Church Trauma Song,” which hit the scene last weekend - the word “norm...
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New Ela Township Fitness Court makes working out more accessibleOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Ela Township and National Fitness Campaign have partnered to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Ela Township. The Fitness Court ...
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Over 20 vendors featured at the annual 'Cottages in the Woods' Oct. 15-16Oct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Travel through a wooded wonderland dressed in autumn splendor where gnomes and fairies hide out with dozens of talented artists and vendors during the annual "Cottages i...
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Festivals Oct. 14-20: Glass Pumpkin Patch, All Hallows Eve, Halloween fun and moreOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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Free Pumpkin Carving Event at Imperial Oak BrewingOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Imperial Oak Brewing in Brookfield is hosting a free pumpkin carving event and costume contest on Thursday, October 27. Imperial Oak Brewing will provide the pumpkins an...
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Top teacher: After a long career, former P.E. teacher finds joy in special educationOct 11, 2022 6:00 am - In the adaptive physical education class at Woodland Intermediate school in Gurnee, equipment and activities are modified to give students the best chance to succeed. Ou...
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Annual 'Fill the Bowls' food pantry fundraiser returns Oct. 16Oct 10, 2022 11:00 pm - Twenty-five local Fox Valley restaurants are gathering to host a fundraiser for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry on Sunday, Oct. 16. Guests of all ages are welcome from 1 to...
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Fideliter Club Charities hosts successful Hot Havana Nights eventOct 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The energy and enthusiasm of over 100 members and guests at the recent Fideliter Club Charities of Elgin fundraiser, "Hot Havana Nights," brought in more than $50,000 in...