McHenry County Lifestyle
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Huntley man to run 115 kilometers to bring awareness to firefighters' suicide statisticMay 12, 2021 6:00 am - There were 115 firefighters/paramedics in the U.S. who died by suicide in 2020. It is a staggering statistic that doesn't get much publicity. But Ryan Mains of Huntley a...
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Inaugural Barrington car show expecting prestigious lineupMay 12, 2021 5:00 am - When Jim Steffen first saw the white 1975 Excalibur inside a pole barn in Crystal Lake, it looked, well, pretty awful. “It had six cats in it. It was in really rough sha...
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Symonds-Madison Funeral Home hosts Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt for familiesMay 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home recently announced a "Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt" as part of the City of Elgin's Heritage Month activities. The Scavenger Hunt involves vis...
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What's next for Grace Kinstler on 'American Idol'May 11, 2021 1:00 am - Lakewood native Grace Kinstler is one step closer to winning “American Idol” after making it to the top five this past Sunday. She now will compete against Casey Bishop,...
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Rotary Club of Dundee Township celebrates its 40th by awarding its millionth dollar in scholarshipsMay 10, 2021 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Dundee Township marked the end of its 40th anniversary celebration by awarding its $1 millionth in scholarships. To be exact, over the past 40 years,...
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Girl Scouts turn 300 pounds of bottle caps into playground buddy benchesMay 10, 2021 6:00 am - A group of Girl Scouts in Lake and McHenry counties would like to see everyone having fun on the playground. And their recent service project is doing just that. Over t...
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Constable: Author from suburbs knows how mental illness can complicate Mother's DayMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Some celebrate Mother's Day with breakfasts in bed, dandelion bouquets and macaroni necklaces. Others with brunches, flower deliveries or long-distance phone calls. Than...
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Mundelein swim school adapts lessons for kids with autismMay 07, 2021 6:00 am - She felt her heart sinking as she froze in pure panic at the sight of her 5-year-old son, John, struggling to stay above water. Since her son was diagnosed with autism s...
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Love of the game: Two friends play on same softball team for 40 yearsMay 07, 2021 6:00 am - Stories about men playing in slowpitch softball leagues well into their 60s aren't particularly rare, as it most definitely happens throughout Chicago and its suburbs. H...
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The Josselyn Center's Spring Benefit: 'Navigating the New Normal: Prioritizing Mental Health Post-Pandemic'May 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The Josselyn Center will host a virtual Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 20th from 1:00-2:00 CST, featuring a talk lead by Lucy McBride, MD entitled "Navigating the New N...