McHenry County Lifestyle
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The Bard is back for second summer at Pottawatomie Park with 'Twelfth Night'Jul 14, 2022 6:00 am - In what is becoming a tradition, the Kane Repertory Theatre again will bring the works of William Shakespeare to the pavilion at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles this su...
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Harper College to honor 98-year-old Schaumburg veteran of World War II 'Ghost Army'Jul 14, 2022 6:00 am - Harper College in Palatine on Saturday will honor 98-year-old Bernie Bluestein of Schaumburg, who began taking art classes at the school in 1989 long after his skills ha...
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After 5 years and $22 million, upgraded Fox River lock and dam is fully reopenedJul 14, 2022 1:00 am - Boaters using the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry to head north or south on the Fox River probably already noticed its largest post-renovation improvement. On a busy da...
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Lots of free shows highlight this year's Kane County Fair in St. CharlesJul 13, 2022 1:00 am - Sunshine and temperatures around 80 degrees helped make the first day of the Kane County Fair a comfortable experience on Wednesday. Some shows and midway features were ...
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Festivals July 15-21: Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Pitchfork and moreJul 12, 2022 9:00 am - Wednesday, July 13 Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-14; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 15-16; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jul...
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Kane County Fair returns with favorites like pig racing, bull riding and demo derbyJul 12, 2022 6:00 am - After being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, last year's Kane County Fair attracted 78,660 people - the fair's best attendance since 2018. Kane County Fair Boar...
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Constable: Why it's been a banner year for pelicans and suburban birdersJul 12, 2022 5:30 am - During the first half century of Kane County Audubon's annual spring bird count, the record for the most American white pelicans seen was six. This year, members saw 128...
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Local car dealers to host 2022 BBQ for the Troops on July 16 to raise funds for USO IllinoisJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago area new-car dealers will host the 10th annual USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraiser on Saturday, July 16. Dealers throughout the suburbs and Chicago are rallyi...
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Palatine resident, gold medalist gymnast selected as Duck AmbassadorJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 4, thousands of rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois at 1 p.m. This year, Kyle Tuckey of Palatine will repres...
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Aurora rescue mission seeks bottled water donationsJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Wayside Cross Ministries, a rescue mission based at 215 E. New York St. in Aurora, needs bottled water for summer programs. An e-mail statement said, "As we head into th...