McHenry County Lifestyle
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers sponsors $5,000 challenge grant to support Feeding IllinoisJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - A matching-grant challenge by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers supplied nearly 90,000 meals statewide this holiday season. Lisa Nyuli,...
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SOUL Harbour Ranch shares therapy dog and mini therapy horse holiday joy!Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - The SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, the NW suburbs most experienced comprehensive animal therapy program, shared holiday joy with the residents of Alden Estat...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Fellowship Housing's annual fundraising gala returns to in-person event, Feb. 26Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - The nonprofit organization that exists to empower local single moms will once again host an elegant evening of fundraising while celebrating the extraordinary hardworkin...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Things to do Jan. 7-13: Last weekend for suburban light showsJan 05, 2022 5:00 am - Festivals Winter Fest at Winter Lights: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Oak Brook Park District Central Park West, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Outdoor event fe...
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Dining bites: Bottomless ramen at Tokio Pub; Roka Akor's wine and omakase dinnerJan 05, 2022 5:00 am - Wine & omakase dinner If you're over the winter weather already, warm up with Roka Akor's O'Shaughnessy Estate Wine Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11. Luke Russ...
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Holy Family Parish continues "Adventures in Grace: A pilgrimage"Jan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Holy Family Catholic Community, Inverness, invites all to join on a spiritual journey that continues forward on Jan. 9, at all Masses. Called "Adventures in Grace: A pi...
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Elgin History Museum receives support from DARJan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - The Elgin History Museum received financial support from Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, for two initiatives: $500 for the children's education program deve...