McHenry County Lifestyle
-
Three local students to receive $4,750 grants over next four yearsApr 29, 2022 11:00 pm - The Gamma Xi Chapter Foundation for Educational Pursuits recently announced the selection of three recipients for their recruitment grants. Each recipient will receive $...
-
Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and childrenApr 29, 2022 6:00 am - Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and children
-
'Anyone can fall into need at any time': Antioch Traveling Closet to host spring giveaway SundayApr 28, 2022 5:30 am - The idea for the Antioch Traveling Closet took root about 10 years ago, when Lisa Fisher learned of a young student bragging at school about staying late at McDonald's t...
-
Loons share their magical sound as loonatics search Lake County for migrating birdApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - This column has a soundtrack, and you might know the one. Imagine yourself in the North Woods on a summer night, next to a clear, quiet lake. Now listen for the haunting...
-
Neighbors in the news: Park Ridge native wins Irish dancing championshipApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - • Park Ridge native Orla Godley was crowned a world champion of Irish dancing at the 50th World Irish Dancing Championships held recently in Belfast, Northern Ireland. ...
-
Barrington honors Character Counts award winnersApr 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Barrington honored its unsung heroes at Monday night's village board meeting as the Barrington Junior Women's Club held its annual Character Counts celebration. Since 20...
-
A conversation with Warp Corps' Rob Mutert on homelessness in McHenry CountyApr 26, 2022 11:00 pm - Data gathered during McHenry County's annual Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population was released April 16. The count was held on a chilly evening in February by ...
-
The Land Conservancy to host Spring Wildflower Walk in Bull Valley May 7Apr 25, 2022 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 7. It will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Spring Hollow Nature Preserve in Bull Va...
-
Meet the recipients of Arlington Heights' 2022 Heart of Gold awardsApr 25, 2022 6:00 am - The village of Arlington Heights recognized its 2022 Heart of Gold recipients at a ceremony Sunday, April 24. The honorees are community members who have made a positive...
-
Suburban Mosaic: Huntley first responders create program for people with developmental disabilitiesApr 25, 2022 5:30 am - Huntley first responders have launched a new program to help improve interactions with community members with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. The Huntle...