McHenry County Lifestyle
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Six Huntley High graduates receive scholarships from Rotary ClubMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - Six Huntley High School graduates were each awarded $500 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Huntley. Graduating seniors Julianna Ghanayem, Hadley Giovacchini, Samantha...
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McHenry County Board Chair candidate Mike Buehler to host blood drive June 9 in response to shortageMay 25, 2020 11:00 pm - Mike Buehler, Republican candidate for McHenry County Board Chairman, is doing something about the critical blood shortage in the county. He has set up a blood drive fro...
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The pen pal project: Geneva seniors and new friends revive lost art of letter writingMay 22, 2020 6:00 am - My 95-year-old mother was struggling to hear me on the phone, and it was apparent it was time to turn to the most direct and sincere method of communication. I started w...
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Orphaned coyote pups on the mend at Flint Creek after nearly drowning in denMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Four coyote pups caught in a deluge that nearly drowned them in their own den owe their lives to compassionate wildlife lovers with sharp ears and ties to Flint Creek Wi...
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Barrington leaders want residents to take their Memorial Day cookouts to front of homesMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Barrington leaders are encouraging residents to bring their grills to the front of their homes on Memorial Day. In the call for the community to come together, the Barri...
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McHenry Diaper Drive draws large responseMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - Nearly 65,000 free diapers were distributed Tuesday, May 19, to community members in need at a drive-through event held at Follett School Solutions' offices, 1340 Ridgev...
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Uncle's Malibu beachcomber finds new homeMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - In the summer of 1966, Eric Haslow's uncle, Bill Townsend, had the hots for one thing: a Mustang convertible. As it turns out, the sun-lover wasn't alone. "Uncle Bill lo...
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Suburban residents can honor fallen heroes from home as Memorial Day ceremonies go virtualMay 21, 2020 1:00 pm - In a message released by James W. “Bill” Oxford, National Commander of the American Legion, he asks Americans to celebrate Memorial Day in a different way this year. “I'...
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Find & Register for a NAMI Online Support GroupMay 20, 2020 11:00 pm - In light of the spreading COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, NAMI in Illinois is hosting support groups via Zoom web conferencing for the foreseeable future. It's easy an...
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Meet the winners of the Daily Herald and College of DuPage Nominate a Nurse contestMay 20, 2020 6:00 am - Many world leaders have likened the COVID-19 pandemic to a war. Health care professionals are on a global front line battling a deadly virus. To highlight the hard work ...