McHenry County Lifestyle
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Area Islamic groups band together to help Afghan refugeesOct 04, 2021 5:30 am - A coalition of Islamic groups is coming together to help new waves of Afghan refugees arriving in the Chicago area. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chica...
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Elgin Rotary, Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club to mark historic progress toward polio-free world Oct. 24Oct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Elgin Rotary members are taking action on World Polio Day on Sunday, Oct. 24, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that stil...
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Roaring Twenties are back for Clearbrook fundraiserOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Clearbrook's Associate Board will host its annual fundraiser, the Roaring Twenties, Nov. 12, at The Library, 190 S. LaSalle, Chicago. Attendees will enjoy an open bar, h...
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Cal's Angels 'War On Wheels' ride into St. Charles Oct. 11Oct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Join Cal's Angels, a leading pediatric cancer nonprofit, as they celebrate the return of the 2021 War On Wheels ride cyclists at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Co. from ...
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Good News Sunday: Meet the players in the Mount Prospect-based women's golf league that's been around since 1941Oct 03, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A women's golf league based in Mount Pro...
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Purple power: Participants of all ages walk — and roll — in Libertyville Alzheimer's walkOct 02, 2021 1:00 am - Independence Grove in Libertyville looked a little more colorful Saturday during the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. The walk aims to raise awareness an...
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Barbershop chorus offers free singing lessons starting Oct. 7Oct 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Men and Women of all ages are invited to participate in free singing lessons provided through the Brotherhood of Harmony, the county's premier a cappella chorus. Brian ...
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'A dream come true': 4 brain surgeries, 24/7 headaches won't keep runner from Boston MarathonOct 01, 2021 6:00 am - Headache sufferers generally take some medication and take it easy until the pain subsides. But when every day of your life starts and ends with a headache, the only cho...
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Lake County 211 system has fielded 100,000 requests for help in first two yearsOct 01, 2021 5:25 am - Lake County's 211 service, an information and referral hotline, has passed the milestone of serving 100,000 combined calls, texts and online requests for help, officials...
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AID's annual auction benefits those with developmental, behavioral and crisis needsSep 30, 2021 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development hosted a 60th anniversary "Shine Bright Like a Diamond"-themed benefit auction on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the scenic Fishermen'...