McHenry County Lifestyle
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Summer events aim to honor, celebrateMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - If this is May, it must be that time of year again, when suburban festivals offer entertainment for families with such old fashioned fun as carnival rides, food, music a...
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County fairs serve up old-fashioned funMay 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Crashing cars, racing pigs, bucking bulls and big ol' lumps of sugary fried dough - yep, it's nearly county fair time. Summer in the suburbs is almost here, and fair org...
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Your Health: Infants need a little extra vitamin DMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Infants need D Most infants - especially breast-fed babies - need vitamin D supplements, following the latest recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatric...
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Fifteen ways to welcome spring's returnMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Like so many other homeowners, Linda Krueger looks forward to switching up her Cary abode's scenery with every change of season. Thanks to her creative instincts and her...
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Mixed martial arts fights its way into local venuesFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Dustin Kim had a little more than a week for the cuts and bruises plastered across his face to heal before starting a new job at a major financial institution. The Arlin...
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Daddy-daughter events planned throughout the suburbsFeb 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Valentine's Day might mostly celebrate romance, but it's also a great time to share your love by doing something special with your kids. Many local communities schedule ...
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Best bets: Tracy Morgan, Rosanne Cash, drag expoJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Morgan mania You've seen comedian Tracy Morgan on TV on "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock." Now see Morgan live this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woo...
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Cheap stuff: Joy of Piano, Groundhog Day', cheese-tastingJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Free 'The Joy of Piano' Pianist Stephanie Gurga performs "The Joy of Piano," a musical program of classic, romantic works for solo piano. Selections ...
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Fox Valley authors teaching kids to protect environment in new bookJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Without a single TV spot or a nationwide ad campaign, Linda Bartlett of Lake in the Hills and Wendy Marcec of Geneva have managed to come up with a fun way to learn abou...
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Eco-friendly gifts for the holidaysNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Shopping for a tree-hugging friend who's got everything? Tired of feeling guilty when you hand over your credit card? Or just looking for a funky and unique present? The...