McHenry County Lifestyle
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Simulation sheds light on reality of suburban povertyOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Palatine High School Assistant Principal Chris Cirrincione counts his money once, twice, then once more, placing the bills in neat piles on the floor in front of his cha...
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Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and moreOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - 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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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 19Oct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or tho...
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One woman's fight against breast cancer reached great distancesOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - A breast cancer diagnosis is never easy, but it's especially difficult when you're unable to find the treatment and care you need. For 38-year-old Erika, the struggle to...
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Join Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals Oct. 23 in Campton HillsOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Bring your family, friends, and canine companions to a nature walk benefiting Anderson Humane on Sunday, Oct. 23, in Campton Hills. Lace up your walking shoes and raise...
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How to be mentally toughOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - How's your balance these days? Are you someone who typically is able to balance life's demands fairly well? Do you find yourself struggling more now during a pandemic, o...
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Father and son teaming up to open new Barrington bistroOct 04, 2022 5:30 am - A former Barrington restaurateur is returning with his son to open a new dining venue in a familiar location. A wine bar and bistro named gigi is planned at 131 Park Ave...
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Good News Sunday: District 211 bus driver helps save man in drive-through laneOct 02, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A veteran school bus driver who'd just ...
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Jurassic Quest touring the suburbs this month, stops first in GrayslakeOct 02, 2022 1:00 am - Replicas of dinosaurs, ranging from a baby triceratops to a life-size T. rex, will arrive in the suburbs this month as part of the country's largest touring dino exhibit...
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October fests turn to fall colors, Halloween eventsOct 01, 2022 7:00 am - Oct. 1 Lake Bluff Rib Fest: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Lake Bluff Village Green, 40 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. A friendly rib competition between teams of...