McHenry County Lifestyle
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'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flagJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - When Mark Palmieri runs on forest preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who wor...
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Harper College students grateful for CARES Act fundsJul 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Before March 2020, Gabriela Sanchez spent several hours each day on the top floor of the library at Harper College studying. Not only was it a quiet place for her to do ...
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Altrusa Elgin expands Chews to Read donationsJul 02, 2020 11:00 pm - The Altrusa International Club of Elgin Inc. has a long history of supporting literacy programs and projects for children and adults in Elgin and surrounding communities...
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Compass Mortgage awards $30,000 in scholarshipsJul 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Compass Mortgage concluded their fourth annual "Grands for Grads Scholarship" program and awarded six students $5,000 to use towards their education. This year, over 1,...
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Learn about the Revolutionary War veterans with graves in IllinoisJul 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Learn about the Revolutionary War veterans with graves in Illinois
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The Salvation Army of McHenry County provides school supplies for families in needJun 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Every year parents facing financial difficulties look for some assistance to help their children be prepared for the upcoming school year. In a year that includes a glob...
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P.E.O. scholarships awarded to local high school graduatesJun 26, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles. P.E.O. Chapter OB-IL has announced the 2020 recipients of the Jan Bateman Willenborg Scholarship and the P.E.O. Star Scholarship. P.E.O. is an Internationa...
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Enjoy nature with 'Fresh Air' virtual art exhibitJun 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Artists from Project Onward announce the opening of "Fresh Air," a virtual exhibition featuring Chicago area natural treasures Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods and site...
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Monetary donations needed for Project Backpack suppliesJun 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Project Backpack, a community effort to get backpacks and supplies into the hands of families of District 509, will look a little different this year. Due to the COVID-1...
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Beth Tikvah Congregation volunteers grow vegetables for local shelter, food pantriesJun 23, 2020 6:00 am - Wearing face masks and gloves and working in the pouring rain, members of Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates planted their annual garden May 17, which each year...