McHenry County Lifestyle
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Volunteers sought for Volo Bog, Moraine Hills and McHenry DamMar 28, 2013 3:57 pm - Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry Dam in McHenry are seeking volunteers for the following positions: Ÿ Docent/Interpretiv...
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Party atmosphere at Fox Lake’s Polar Plunge for Special OlympicsFeb 24, 2013 2:11 pm - Vernon Hills Police Commander Pat Zimmerman was dressed for Mardi Gras, with beads adorning his neck and a crown perched on his head. But it was a cold Sunday — not Fat ...
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Suburban families say Russian adoption ban adds to complicated processDec 29, 2012 7:00 am - Suburban parents react to Russia’s decision
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Holiday chocolate sales to benefit McHenry health clinicDec 02, 2012 10:25 am - Katie Anderson-Tedder first learned about the Family Health Partnership Clinic last year as a reporter working on an assignment. The clinic serves under- and uninsured ...
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Algonquin church hosts photo race fundraiserOct 12, 2012 11:00 am - An Algonquin church is organizing a sort of “Amazing Race” for photo bugs in an effort to raise funds creatively. The Congregational Church of Algonquin is hosting a “Ph...
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Be an informed voter; visit a candidate forumAug 23, 2012 2:52 pm - The League of Women Voters of McHenry has lined up several forums to help you get to know who’s running for some of our local offices. The first one has been scheduled ...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza now in its 22nd yearAug 14, 2012 12:14 pm - Just as Detroit is known for its automobile industry, Chicago has a rich railroading past and is still known the world over for our passenger and freight trains. It is o...
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Assessments often out of line with sale pricesAug 04, 2012 5:17 am - Opening the property tax bill that comes twice a year is never pleasant, but sometimes it can be downright shocking. Taxpayer sticker shock has become a more common phen...
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Country songwriters headed to Raue Center in Crystal LakeJul 06, 2012 5:30 am - Country fans who crave a little bit of Nashville can get their fill during a new concert series planned by Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. "Nashville Backstag...
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Drop off Giving Garden donations at area food pantriesJun 20, 2012 1:00 am - Each summer, the Daily Herald sponsors the Giving Garden program where suburban gardeners can donate extra fresh fruits and vegetables to more than 50 local food pantrie...