McHenry County Lifestyle
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Check out these suburban beaches for summer funMay 25, 2021 6:00 am - With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching into a second summer, outdoor activities might be a favorite option for many suburban families. Check out these beaches if you're l...
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Support Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois June 5 in Crystal LakeMay 24, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, June 5, several McHenry County Police agencies including the Algonquin, Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock police departments and McHenry County Sheriff's ...
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Community Paint-A-Thon looking for homeowners in need of a handMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - Organizers for the Community Paint-A-Thon are looking for houses and homeowners who could use a helping hand. The 34th annual event, in which volunteers paint single-fa...
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$25,000 grant opportunities available to improve local communitiesMay 23, 2021 11:00 pm - Neighbors across the country will soon have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities for the better through State Farm Neighborhood Assist. The program a...
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Constable: This year's high school seniors make gratitude a new traditionMay 22, 2021 1:00 am - For generations of Americans, high school graduation traditions have inspired joy, relief, pride, a bittersweet feeling of sadness and anticipation, and, if we are being...
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The Barrington UMC Congregational Garden is ready for another planting season!May 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Last year, the Congregational Garden grew over 38,500lbs, which translates to about 19-tons of fresh vegetables. The produce was delivered to nine area food pantries: FI...
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Dunham Foundation awards Fox Valley Food for Health $50,000 grant for Healthy Meals ProgramMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Food for Health was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by the Dunham Foundation. The grant will allow it to continue expanding their Healthy Meals and Teen Educ...
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Tour nine creative gardens during McHenry County walkMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners for Garden Walk 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10, starting at the outdoor Demonstra...
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Sign up for Lazarus House Great Western Freedom 4 Run/WalkMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Lazarus House has opened early bird registration for the annual Great Western Freedom 4 Run/Walk on July 4 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. In 2019, nearly...
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Carmel Catholic High School names new athletic directorMay 20, 2021 6:00 am - • Nate Brill was named athletic director at Carmel Catholic High School, responsible for filling vacant coaching positions, conducting evaluations of head coaches and re...