McHenry County Lifestyle
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Connections to Care-Saving Lives, One Ride at a TimeNov 08, 2022 10:00 pm - As the village of Arlington Heights weighs the costs and benefits of a Bears stadium, about two miles south, a less-told - but just as important - story is unfolding. Lo...
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'Thank you for your service': 2022 Veterans Day events in the suburbsNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's an opportunity to thank veterans for their service, and to learn more about and honor those who have served our country. Here's a...
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Best Bets: 'Harry Potter: Magic at Play,' Dave Matthews Band and moreNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Immersive Harry Potter "Harry Potter: Magic at Play," an immersive, hands-on experience that allows visitors to experience Harry's introduction to the magical world, deb...
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FamilyForward fundraiser nets $65,000 to empower local low-income, working familiesNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - The community stepped up in a big way last month for FamilyForward's annual premier fundraiser event, Giving Hope. After 2 plus years of virtual activities, the event, h...
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Suburban Mosaic: Retired Elgin Latina cop receives lifetime achievement awardNov 07, 2022 4:30 am - The Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association recently awarded Jo Ann Armenta of Elgin, a retired Illinois State Police sergeant, the Hector Jordan Lifetime Ac...
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Sleepy avocado, cozy corn, and crawling bats, Oh My!Nov 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's Baby Bistro - a breastfeeding support group for new moms and their little ones - celebrated their first Halloween together with a costu...
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Cary-Grove Food Pantry gets donation from Cary-Grove Masons' food driveNov 03, 2022 11:00 pm - The Cary-Grove Masons presented a check to Melody Stanko, president of the Cary-Grove Food Pantry, representing all of the funds collected at their recent "Pack the Pan...
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Geneva High to host Post-Secondary Transition Fair for students with disabilities and familiesNov 02, 2022 11:00 pm - On Monday, Nov. 21, service agencies and educational institutions will be onsite at Geneva High School from 9 to 11 a.m. at the first Post-Secondary Transition Fair. T...
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Festivals Nov. 4-10: Pumpkin Smash, First Fridays, Stews and Brews, craft fairs and moreNov 02, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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DAR Packs 'Buckets of Fun' for Children's Hospital PatientsNov 01, 2022 11:00 pm - To commemorate the Daughters of the American Revolution National Day of Service, members of Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, carried on the tradition of coll...