McHenry County Lifestyle
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Smith Balance + Concussion Center to host bimonthly Invisible Illness Support GroupNov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Just because you can't see it, donesn't mean it's not there Submitted by Jill Ernst The Smith Balance + Concussion Center is proud to host a bi-monthly Invisible Illness...
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Merry Makers host Christmas Craft Show Nov. 19-20 in ElginNov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - The Merry Makers will host their annual Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at 816 W. Highland Ave. in Elgin. The ...
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Illinois youth unemployment at staggering levels during pandemicNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - At the height of the pandemic, youth unemployment rates skyrocketed in Illinois. In 2020, it soared to a staggering 23.3% — 29% among Blacks and 25.7% among Hispanics. ...
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Suburban Skyview: Harvesting corn in Kane CountyOct 31, 2021 6:00 am - Farmers are busy this time of year harvesting corn and soybeans, much of it in northern Illinois. Kane County is home to more than 333,000 acres of farmland and boasts s...
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Rabies completely preventable with prompt vaccine treatmentOct 30, 2021 7:00 am - Q: We just heard a story on the news about a man who got bitten by a bat and then died of rabies a few weeks later. We see bats in our area a lot, so we're worried. Why ...
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Former director of Palatine nonprofit dies in boating accident 2½ months after retirementOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - After decades of work in the youth mental health field, Gregg Stockey and his wife retired last summer, on the same day, looking forward to doing lots more traveling wit...
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Buy a brick to honor a veteran for their serviceOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - American Legion Post 690 in Palatine is offering an opportunity for families of veterans to honor their service with a commemorative brick. Each commemorative brick will...
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Huntley's St. Mary's Church continuing its ministry at sister parish in HaitiOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - A Huntley church ministry that helps an isolated village in Haiti says their ministry will continue despite the recent kidnapping of Christian missionaries there. Member...
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Festivals Oct. 28-Nov. 3: Halloween fun abounds this weekOct 27, 2021 6:00 am - Brick-or-Treat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 28-29; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Legoland Discovery Cent...
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Take part in Inverness church's 'pilgrimage'Oct 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Holy Family Catholic Community, Inverness, invites all to join on a spiritual journey that kicks off Nov. 7. Called "Adventures in Grace: a pilgrimage," the program is ...