McHenry County Lifestyle
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The orange vests are returning for Elgin Kiwanis Peanut DaysAug 27, 2021 11:00 pm - The orange vests are back! After two years, due to the pandemic, Elgin Kiwanians will once again be requesting donations for their annual Peanut Days fundraiser at many ...
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Former educator to realize longtime dream when he opens Masterpiece Bread bakery in GenevaAug 27, 2021 6:00 am - Mike Scorzo of Geneva has spent the past few weeks getting his dough in order - and it has nothing to do with his finances. He's literally kneading and baking what he ca...
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Find a bargain at Barrington church's rummage saleAug 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Do you love a great find? Then come explore an array of affordable, quality items at this year's Barrington United Methodist Church Rummage Sale. The much-anticipated s...
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'An absolute whirlwind': Suburban distillery owners reflect on production changes made during pandemicAug 26, 2021 6:00 am - The last year and a half have been "an absolute whirlwind" for Eric Falberg and his Highwood-based 28 Mile Distilling Co. The company went from producing vodka to makin...
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Knights of Columbus to host St. Michael benefit dinner Sept. 11 in HuntleyAug 25, 2021 11:00 pm - The first-ever St. Michael Benefit Dinner, supporting organizations that provide help to first responders and uniformed military personnel in need, will be held Saturday...
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Illinois youth leaders become global changemakersAug 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Members of the Illinois 4-H Youth Science Ambassador Team created and presented a youth-led presentation focused on the causes of climate change, the science of the carb...
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Festivals Aug. 27-Sept. 2: Color Aloft Balloon Fest, Palatine Street Fest, Windmill City Fest & moreAug 25, 2021 9:10 am - This week Sunflower Fest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 25-29, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. Explore a sunflower ma...
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6th annual Family Fun Bike Ride to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley Aug. 29Aug 24, 2021 11:00 pm - Participants are encouraged to join an endurance cycling event and family-friendly bike ride to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley on Sunday, Aug. 29. Cyclists can...
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Special Olympics Illinois to host Family Fun Day in Humboldt Park Aug. 28Aug 23, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 28, Special Olympics Illinois invites the community to join a "Family Fun Day" in Chicago's Humboldt Park. Special Olympics Illinois athletes, families...
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Crystal Lake author named semifinalist in Soon to Be Famous author contestAug 23, 2021 11:00 pm - Crystal Lake resident Araseli Rodriguez, a talented yet not well-known writer, just moved closer to well-earned recognition and fame, and Illinois readers have just been...