McHenry County Lifestyle
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Lake County Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk to go virtual againAug 31, 2021 1:00 am - Despite having to host their annual Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness virtually again this year, organizers expect to see the number of participants grow. There ...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County site named world's largest Urban Night Sky PlaceAug 30, 2021 6:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Palos Preserves has been designated the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world by the International Dark-Sky Association. Abou...
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Backpack blessings begin school year with special messageAug 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The beginning of a new school year wouldn't be the same for children at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley without the traditional backpack blessings giv...
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ECC Foundation Gala encourages support for students who 'Dare to Dream'Aug 27, 2021 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the "ECC Foundation Gala: Dare to Dream" ev...
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Club 400 to host party to Sept. 10 benefit for boy with rare muscular diseaseAug 27, 2021 11:00 pm - When Stewart McVicar finished building out his Chicago Cubs-themed basement in 2013, his goal was to build a place for him and his buddies to watch Cubs games together w...
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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...