McHenry County Lifestyle
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The Land Conservancy hosts Spring Wildflower Walk May 15 in WoodstockMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Spring Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ryders Woods, 750 Kimball Ave. in Woodstock. The fe...
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Downtown Crystal Lake to host Spring Flower Sale fundraiser May 8May 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Make plans to purchase your flowers for Mom (and yourself) at Downtown Crystal Lake's Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the corner ...
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Restaurants spice up Cinco de Mayo with variety of specialsMay 02, 2021 7:00 am - This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Wednesday, which could be seen as a good excuse to spice up the midweek doldrums. And several suburban bars and restaurants are offer...
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Good News Sunday: Make-A-Wish comfort dog brings joy to Mundelein teenMay 02, 2021 1:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The sun came out, the coats came off, a...
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Constable: Suburban ultramarathoner with PTSD works to help firefighters under pressureMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - His voice catches and his eyes water as Ryan Mains tells this story from his days as a combat medic in Iraq. Hearing him tell it makes me gasp and forces me to dab my ey...
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United Way of Lake County funds pandemic-related vaccine, food outreachMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - United Way of Lake County has awarded $115,000 in the eighth round of Lake County COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grants to eight local nonprofits. The grants are fo...
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Livestreamed weddings in Cook County to start MondayApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Couples looking to tie the knot before a Cook County judge can do so starting Monday via livestreamed ceremonies, Chief Judge Timothy Evans' office announced Friday. Cer...
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Need a bigger boat? People huddle in cars for 'Jaws,' 'Twister' at McHenry Outdoor TheaterApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Families busied themselves setting up lawn chairs and blankets as couples cuddled in their cars on a chilly night at the McHenry Outdoor Theater, the suburbs' last remai...
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McHenry County Conservation District celebrates Latino participation at restoration workdaysApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - McHenry County Conservation District is inviting the Latino community to participate in "Latinx Restoration Workdays" this summer. Get outdoors and be a part of conserva...
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New Dunn Museum exhibit highlights women's roles in the militaryApr 28, 2021 11:00 pm - New Dunn Museum exhibit highlights women's roles in the military