McHenry County Lifestyle
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Stroke survivor finds purpose in volunteering for simulation training at Advocate Sherman HospitalOct 31, 2022 11:00 pm - When it comes to stroke, time is brain. But to respond quickly, people and care teams need to know the signs and symptoms of a stroke, sometimes referred to as a "brain ...
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Intervention key to addressing 'alarming' rates of chronic absenteeism, educators sayOct 31, 2022 5:30 am - With 30% chronic absenteeism reported statewide last school year, school leaders across the suburbs are exploring different approaches to improving student attendance ra...
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How Lake in the Hills woman's 'Ladybug Land' is helping a domestic violence shelterOct 31, 2022 1:00 am - When Lake in the Hills resident Cheri Cummings first received her Guinness World Record certificate for amassing the largest collection of unique ladybug items, she had ...
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Huntley Rotary hosts inaugural Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk Dec. 3Oct 30, 2022 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Rotary Club of Huntley is hosting the first Running of the Elves during the Very Merry Huntley holiday celebration. Race-day registration opens...
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More staff, extra learning time help McHenry County schools recover from COVID-19Oct 29, 2022 1:00 am - Students at Conley Elementary School in Algonquin may have noticed their classrooms are a little busier nowadays, with more teachers in the room to help them catch up on...
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Immanuel Lutheran to host free dinner for veterans Nov. 13Oct 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Immanuel Lutheran is hosting its fifth annual Free Dinner for Veterans on Sunday, Nov. 13. All local veterans and servicemen and women are encouraged to invite their fa...
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Help St. Paul UCC's Thanksgiving Box event with donationsOct 27, 2022 11:00 pm - St. Paul United Church of Christ in Barrington will once again be creating Thanksgiving Boxes for area families this holiday season. Each box includes items for a tradi...
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Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce names its Great Taste Award winnersOct 27, 2022 6:00 am - On Wednesday, Oct. 19, more than 300 guests sampled spirits and tastes from some of the finest purveyors in the Barrington Area at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerc...
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Mariani Landscape Offers Expert Tips For Fall Yard Clean-UpOct 26, 2022 11:00 pm - LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - With fall yard clean-ups in full swing right now, Mariani Landscape is offering expert tips and advice to Chicagoans on how to best protect their yard...
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Lake in the Hills Rotary Club donates $10,000 to Cal's AngelsOct 26, 2022 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills recently awarded $10,000 to Cal's Angels, a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awarene...