McHenry County Lifestyle
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Bringing the outdoors in: Tips for creating a floral displayJul 22, 2025 1:05 pm - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for an indoor display.
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‘Really incredible’: Zoo’s new Gorilla Conservation Center brings students and animals togetherJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a prominent new home for the King Conservation Leadership Academy. And it has “one of the best views, I think, any classroom anywhere ever will have,” a zoo leader said.
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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12 hours of running: Man completes 54-mile Des Plaines River Trail in a single pushJul 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines River Trail — start to finish — in a single day.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to host study series on forgivenessJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - A five-week study on forgiveness and finding peace at Shepherd of the Prairie Church starts July 18, featuring a book by Adam Hamilton and the movie "Amish Grace."
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First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake CountyJul 16, 2025 12:57 pm - The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County.
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‘We want to get him home’: Family stuck in Dominican Republic after emergency brain surgeryJul 16, 2025 8:46 am - A dream vacation for a Johnsburg couple has become a nightmare as they search for a way home following emergency brain surgery.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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Lakes Area Swing Band to perform at Huntley’s Shepherd of the PrairieJul 14, 2025 11:47 pm - On July 19, the Lakes Area Swing Band will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, featuring music from the "Great American Songbook" and Big Band era.