McHenry County Lifestyle
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'He needed to be remembered': Elgin woman establishing ECC scholarship to honor husbandJul 18, 2021 1:00 am - When her husband died of leukemia at age 58 last July, Alicia Delgado-Lutz of Elgin wanted to make sure his spirit lived on. She hopes an Elgin Community College automo...
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Pucks for Autism hockey tournament raises $125K for new adaptive playgroundJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Hockey players with every skill set hit the ice last month to help those impacted by autism. More than 650 players participated in the Pucks for Autism event held at Gl...
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Batavia's Barnwood & Beeswax marketplace now carrying The Chocolate Shoppe creationsJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Last week, my “chocolate radar” went up last week when sensing that Batavia suddenly entered the sweets game with The Chocolate Shoppe display in the Barnwood & Beeswax ...
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Community Empower Shower returns July 23 to Willow Crystal LakeJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - After a successful launch in June, the Community Empower Shower will become a regular, twice a month event at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 S. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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Neighbors in the News: Antioch man named district governor for Rotary InternationalJul 15, 2021 6:00 am - • Antioch resident Kevin Stevens was named district governor of Rotary International District 6440, which spans Chicago's North, Northwest and several Western suburbs. ...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Golf challenge supports Clearbrook's mission to help those with disabilitiesJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Over 100 golfers came out to Highland Park's beautiful Exmoor Country Club on Monday, July 12. The annual golf outing supports the Arlington Heights-based nonprofit, Cl...
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Festivals: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Taste of Summer & moreJul 14, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 15; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 16-17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kane County Fai...
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Slipping and sliding: Kane County Fair opens up despite rain in St. CharlesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - Amid the smell of giant corn dogs and funnel cakes, hundreds of people lined up to get their ride tickets on the first day of the Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Shortl...
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Ride4Animals Poker Run on July 18 to benefit Anderson HumaneJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Hop on and ride to support Anderson Humane as part of the 2021 Anderson's Ride4Animals Poker Run on Sunday, July 18. This event will provide much needed financial suppo...