McHenry County Lifestyle
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Find treasures at historical society's fall sale Sept. 25-26Sep 16, 2021 11:00 pm - The Dundee Township Historical Society presents its Super Spectacular Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at 611...
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Dining bites: National Cheeseburger Day, Whiskey'd Off Your Feet & moreSep 15, 2021 10:00 am - National Cheeseburger Day Did you know that National Cheeseburger Day is Saturday, Sept. 18? Wayback Burgers in Oakbrook Terrace is honoring the day with buy one, get on...
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Neighbors in the News: Spring Grove swimmer now a Junior National ChampionSep 15, 2021 6:00 am - • Spring Grove resident Eleni Gewalt, a Pleasant Prairie (Wisconsin) Patriots Swim team member is now a Junior National Champion after winning the 50 meter breaststroke ...
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John Salz, Local Artist, Contributes Quirky Work to Brookfield Zoo Charity EventSep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - John Salz, a Chicago native and surrealist painter, has chosen to gift a giclee of his quirky, off-kilter painting, "Yin & Yang" to the Brookfield Zoo's annual HOWL Even...
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AID's 60th anniversary auction returns to Fishermen's Inn Sept. 30Sep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host a 60th anniversary "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" themed benefit auction on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the scenic Fisherm...
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Festivals Sept. 17-23: Oktoberfests, Depot Days, Fall Fests, Riverwalk Fine Art Fair & moreSep 14, 2021 2:00 pm - This weekend Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 31, at 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, and 40 W. Higgins in South Barrington...
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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purposeSep 14, 2021 6:00 am - I've seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree here at the nature center, but most of my recent vulture insights come from watching our resident bird. ...
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KodiakCare Announces Second Annual Bidding for Barks Online Auction on Sept. 20.Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - KodiakCare, a nonprofit that saves dogs by providing funding for critical veterinary care to families who lack financial means, today announced their second annual Biddi...
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Join It's Our Fox River Day cleanup Sept. 18Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - If you love the Fox River but don't enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer this weekend to help beautify the area. Join the Forest Preserve District of Ka...