McHenry County Lifestyle
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Yamagainz Virtual Fitness COVID-19 fundraiser event May 25May 11, 2020 11:00 pm - The Gainz For Warriors Project is a virtual fundraising fitness event in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. Our goal is to support our veterans impacted by current ...
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What is that masked bird? It's the common yellowthroatMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - Warblers are small, often colorful birds that can't sit still. Since they are bug eaters, they have been returning to our neighborhood in recent weeks. Some will stay a...
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Little City Direct Support Professional volunteered to quarantine with residentMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - When a Little City resident tested positive for COVID-19 in April, the call immediately went out to find a staff member willing to take on the challenge of providing 24/...
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Understanding Common Warning Signs of Mental IllnessMay 10, 2020 11:00 pm - Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy. There's no easy test that can let so...
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Good News Sunday: Restaurants keep hospital workers fed; Addison dad discharged after 44 daysMay 10, 2020 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published by the Daily Herald during the previous week: Nearly 6,000 meals d...
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Barrington soccer player gets a kick out of raising money for COVID-19 reliefMay 10, 2020 1:00 am - Roman Booker gets a kick out of soccer. This weekend, he got more than 20,000 kicks, all of them for a good cause. Inspired by Captain Thomas Moore, a 100-year-old forme...
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Sun City resident to cycle 270 miles around Huntley to support ALS research while social distancingMay 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Bob Higgins, 68, a three-year resident of Sun City Huntley, has pledged to cycle 270 miles in and around the Huntley area over a three-day period next month in an effort...
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Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viralMay 08, 2020 6:00 am - Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viral
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You can't go to Swedish Days, but you can read 'The Swedish Days Swindle'May 08, 2020 5:57 am - Having the Swedish Days festival in Geneva canceled because of coronavirus was a tough blow to area residents who look forward to that major summer event. The Fox Valley...
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Helping the Helpers: With building sites quiet and stores closed, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley needs helpMay 08, 2020 5:00 am - Founded in 1990, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley built its first home in 1991. Based in Elgin, it serves parts of Kane, Cook and McHenry counties, including ...