McHenry County Lifestyle
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Explore a plethora of plants, wildlife along the trails at Waukegan's Lyons WoodsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves Lyons Woods is a scenic, 345-acre forest preserve in Waukegan that includes a contrasting mix of terrain ideal for trail enthus...
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Cirque Italia brings water circus experience to West DundeeNov 21, 2019 5:00 am - Cirque Italia, a traveling Italian water circus with a 35,000-gallon water stage and artists from all over the world, comes to West Dundee this week. The circus takes pl...
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Where to cut your own Christmas tree in the suburbsNov 21, 2019 5:00 am - Six generations have worked at Richardson Christmas Tree Farm in Spring Grove, and co-owner George Richardson says fresh-cut Christmas trees are more popular than ever. ...
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#OptOutside at GreenFriday Restoration Day Nov. 29 with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 29, McHenry County ...
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Clearbrook's Great Gatsby themed fundraiser was a Roaring SuccessNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - On Nov. 15, 2019, Clearbrook, an organization dedicated to providing innovative services, opportunities, and supports to over 8,000 people impacted by intellectual/devel...
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Little Miss Vernon Hills charity event for kidsNov 19, 2019 10:00 pm - Little Miss Vernon Hills 2019 Jasmine Wascow held a charity event for Aprendiend Jugango Nov. 17 at Uniquely Sweet in Grayslake. Jasmine invited the area Little Misses ...
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5-year-old helps Feed My Starving Children in SchaumburgNov 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The prospect of being able to pack food for hungry kids at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg when he turned 5 years old wasn't enough for Jonas Fike of Crystal Lak...
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Jr. Miss Vernon Hills is collecting Toys for TotsNov 19, 2019 10:00 pm - Victoria Burda, Jr. Miss Vernon Hills 2019 is collecting toys for the Toys for Tots organization. She is an 8th grade student at Hawthorne Middle School in Vernon Hills....
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Libertyville pub crawl fundraiser ThursdayNov 19, 2019 12:00 am - A pub/restaurant crawl to raise awareness for men's health issues will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in downtown Libertyville. Participation requires ...
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Trinity Center collects new or gently used orthopedic items for BahamasNov 18, 2019 10:00 pm - Trinity Center, 1647 Ravine Lane in Carpentersville, invites the community to join in a "Bahamas Recovery" drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 43 p...