McHenry County Lifestyle
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Christmas 2020: Suburban restaurants offer to-go packages this holidayDec 16, 2020 1:15 pm - Staying home for the holidays this year because of the pandemic but don't feel like cooking? Restaurants across the suburbs have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners ...
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Winter weather brings out the best in the hardy, humble witch-hazelDec 15, 2020 5:00 am - “I cherish a witch-hazel kind of day, a scrap of color, a light in the window when winter is closing all around.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer Tis the season for Christmas tre...
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute orthopedic surgeon offers tips on dealing with frostbiteDec 14, 2020 10:00 pm - Frostbite in the hands and fingers is a painful injury that we can sometimes get from exposing our skin to freezing temperatures for too long. It can happen to people wh...
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Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patientsDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patients
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Bears and PNC Foundation Tackle Technology Needs for Chicago Public SchoolsDec 13, 2020 10:00 pm - The Chicago Bears and the PNC Foundation today announced grants to support the purchase of new laptops and hot spot connectivity devices for students at one of the natio...
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'Stuff a Squad' brings deluge of gifts for Lake County familiesDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office held its annual "Stuff a Squad" toy donation event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at five locations across the county. Sheriff's office re...
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Santa to visit Lakemoor neighborhoods but asks for Toys for Tots donationsDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Coronavirus canceled the traditional kids' photo op with Santa, so Lakemoor will be bringing the big guy to them. Starting about 9 a.m. Dec. 19, Santa and his helpers wi...
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Bellringers needed to help Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaignDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of more bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, the bigge...
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Brighten the holidays for families touched by domestic violence with WING's Sweet Home Chicago gingerbread house kitDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Like so many nonprofits this year, WINGS' Sweet Home Chicago 17th annual fundraiser is heading home for the holidays instead of its traditional location at The Four Seas...
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Don't be afraid to hit the Lake County forest preserves during winter monthsDec 10, 2020 5:00 am - Don't be afraid to hit the Lake County forest preserves during winter months