McHenry County Lifestyle
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McHenry County College offers study abroad programs, scholarshipsOct 04, 2023 12:02 pm - For many, the idea of studying abroad is as quintessential a college experience as playing Frisbee on the quad or reading a textbook under a shady oak tree. And while m...
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'It takes everybody on board': Volo Bog needs stewards to protect rare and endangered speciesSep 27, 2023 6:39 am - Supporters of natural area in Lake County seek dedicated volunteer stewards
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Behind-the-scenes access part of new Volo Museum toursSep 19, 2023 11:52 am - For the first time in its 63-year history, the Volo Museum is offering guided tours, included at no additional charge with regular admission. Tours are available at 11 a...
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Fall leaf colors depend on weather, experts saySep 17, 2023 7:53 am - Arborists say unpredictable weather patterns this year in Illinois are having an effect on leaf colors this fall, causing earlier changes that may not be as vibrant. Spe...
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Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival kicks off Thursday with an extra day to enjoy the carnivalSep 04, 2023 8:51 pm - As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, Lake in the Hills will host its annual last blast of summer fun with the Summer Sunset Festival this weekend at Sunset P...
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McHenry author, Island Lake illustrator collaborate on children's book seriesAug 29, 2023 6:21 am - “Too Many Hamsters in My House!” and “The Hiccuping, Hopping Hamster” are not problems for furry pets in a local day care center. Instead, they're two of the stories McH...
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New trail would link Illinois, Wisconsin through McHenry CountyAug 28, 2023 6:20 am - McHenry County and Kenosha County, Wisconsin, officials gathered Thursday at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort just north of the Illinois-Wisconsin border to unveil plans to bu...
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Crack that whip: Midwest Whip Association to hold demo, offer expert tipsAug 22, 2023 1:00 am - At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, one of John Cantin's martial arts instructors showed up with a bullwhip and asked if anyone wanted to learn how to make it cra...
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Why the Northern Illinois Food Bank has not seen demand subside since pandemicAug 21, 2023 6:20 am - If you can stand on a hard surface for a few hours and are able to smile, you're good to go as a volunteer for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. That help always is neede...
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McHenry County Fair kicks off for 75th timeAug 04, 2023 6:19 am - The McHenry County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday through Sunday in Woodstock. The fair, located at 11900 Country Club Road, will have the week packed ...