McHenry County Lifestyle
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Trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Some communities are offering printable signs for those who wish to inform trick-or-treaters that their household is opting out of giving...
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'Hate has been mainstreamed': Report details surge in extremism in IllinoisOct 06, 2023 5:00 am - From the vandalism of a Lake in the Hills bakery to prevent a drag performance to antisemitic comments shouted at Deerfield High School soccer players to white supremaci...
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McHenry County College offers study abroad programs, scholarshipsOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - For many, the idea of studying abroad is as quintessential a college experience as playing Frisbee on the quad or reading a textbook under a shady oak tree. And while m...
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'It takes everybody on board': Volo Bog needs stewards to protect rare and endangered speciesSep 23, 2023 1:00 am - Supporters of natural area in Lake County seek dedicated volunteer stewards
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Behind-the-scenes access part of new Volo Museum toursSep 17, 2023 11:00 pm - For the first time in its 63-year history, the Volo Museum is offering guided tours, included at no additional charge with regular admission. Tours are available at 11 a...
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Fall leaf colors depend on weather, experts saySep 13, 2023 1:00 am - Arborists say unpredictable weather patterns this year in Illinois are having an effect on leaf colors this fall, causing earlier changes that may not be as vibrant. Spe...
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Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival kicks off Thursday with an extra day to enjoy the carnivalAug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, Lake in the Hills will host its annual last blast of summer fun with the Summer Sunset Festival this weekend at Sunset P...
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McHenry author, Island Lake illustrator collaborate on children's book seriesAug 25, 2023 6:00 am - “Too Many Hamsters in My House!” and “The Hiccuping, Hopping Hamster” are not problems for furry pets in a local day care center. Instead, they're two of the stories McH...
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New trail would link Illinois, Wisconsin through McHenry CountyAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - McHenry County and Kenosha County, Wisconsin, officials gathered Thursday at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort just north of the Illinois-Wisconsin border to unveil plans to bu...
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Crack that whip: Midwest Whip Association to hold demo, offer expert tipsAug 22, 2023 1:00 am - At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, one of John Cantin's martial arts instructors showed up with a bullwhip and asked if anyone wanted to learn how to make it cra...