McHenry County Lifestyle
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Best Bets: Holiday light shows shine bright across the suburbsNov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Light up the season Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe, presents Lightscape, showcasing new light-filled installations including the Winter Cathedral ...
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Tree lightings: With the flip of a switch, the holiday season beginsNov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals, complete with caroling, Santa v...
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Art + Market Aurora opens for fall, indoor marketsNov 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Art + Market Aurora will be back at Society 57 for three dates this holiday season starting Saturday, Nov. 19. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market will feature sev...
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'Family is everything': Daughter of Tylenol poisoning victim ready to share her storyNov 15, 2022 12:00 am - Forty years ago, Adam Janus picked up his 4-year-old daughter, Kasia, from preschool at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church in Arlington Heights and headed to a near...
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Nicor Gas gives grants to 24 nonprofits for basic needs and energy assistanceNov 14, 2022 10:00 pm - Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in grants to support the basic needs of our customers including food, clothing and shelter through community organizations across its se...
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Thanksgiving 2022: Suburban restaurants ready to serve up turkey, pie and moreNov 14, 2022 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is right around the corner - it's next Thursday! Have you made your plans yet? If you're worrying about where to dine out or what to serve to your family an...
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Green projects at schools: They teach about combating climate change and actually do it, tooNov 14, 2022 4:30 am - As schools adopt green-minded projects, the use of solar panel arrays, rooftop gardens and cafeteria composting serve a dual function: They reduce schools' carbon footpr...
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Friends of MCC Foundation to host Day of Giving Nov. 17 for Student Success FundNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation's annual MCC Day of Giving will be held Thursday, Nov. 17. During this college-wide day of philanthropy, alumni, facult...
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Fox Valley Marines present $5,000 checks to four local food pantriesNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - During the holiday dedicated to honoring veterans, a group of marines in Aurora selflessly took this time to help fight mounting food insecurity. The Aurora-based Fox Va...