McHenry County Lifestyle
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Constable: Romance begun during WWII remains strong after 75 years of marriageJun 01, 2021 5:30 am - Seventy-five years ago today, on June 1, 1946, Larry Haines and Vi LaPointe exchanged wedding vows at the altar of the single-room, white, wooden St. Anne Catholic Churc...
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Suburban Skyview: The Lions Park harbor in Fox River GroveMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - In this week's Suburban Skyview column, we see the small harbor in Lions Park on the Fox River in Fox River Grove. The Fox River Grove Harbor Team restored the park's sh...
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Browse the art fairs in Barrington and St. Charles this weekendMay 28, 2021 6:00 am - As pandemic restrictions begin easing up, outdoor events are making a comeback, and this weekend marks the return of two favorites - the Barrington Art Festival and the ...
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Huntley church to host 'Bags & Bingo' June 5 to fund summer mission tripMay 27, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, June 5, the youth mission ministry at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will host an afternoon of fun with "Bags & Bingo." The "fun-draisin...
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DAR's Jackie Marcus Receives National 'Historic Preservation Recognition' AwardMay 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Jacqueline "Jackie" Marcus, a member of The Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) located in Barrington, IL, is the recipie...
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Summer senior meals will be available in Kane CountyMay 27, 2021 1:00 am - Local state legislators are partnering with the Kane Senior Council to offer a summer senior meal distribution drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, June 21, July 12, Au...
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Dining events: Side Lot Brewery adds food menu, outdoor loungeMay 26, 2021 6:00 am - Side Lot Snacks & Bites Change can be good, as Side Lot Brewery in Wauconda has discovered throughout the pandemic. From adding Winter Domes to revamping The Backyard in...
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Memorial Day 2021: Suburban restaurants kick off summer with grill packs, specialsMay 26, 2021 6:00 am - Can you believe that Memorial Day weekend is almost here? Well, it is. And now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing, people are eager to get back to pre-pandemic events...
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Fox River Grove playground finds new home in ThailandMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - The Village of Fox River Grove partnered with Fox River Grove Elementary District 3 to install a state-of-the-art playground and fitness area at Stanger Park in late 201...