McHenry County Lifestyle
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Why the Northern Illinois Food Bank has not seen demand subside since pandemicAug 17, 2023 5:30 am - If you can stand on a hard surface for a few hours and are able to smile, you're good to go as a volunteer for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. That help always is neede...
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McHenry County Fair kicks off for 75th timeAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The McHenry County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday through Sunday in Woodstock. The fair, located at 11900 Country Club Road, will have the week packed ...
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Good News Sunday: Veterans Path to Hope helps with finding jobs, housing, recreationJul 16, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Veterans coming home after serving their...
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Johnsburg musician to hit Water Lantern Festival stageJul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Recording artist Russell Anderson of Johnsburg is making it to his first summer festival stage. He will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Water Lantern Festiva...
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McHenry's Fiesta Days promises two weekends of funJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - What Molly Ostap loves most about McHenry's Fiesta Days isn't the parade or the Cask and Barrel whiskey tasting at Petersen Park. "I know it sounds cheesy, but what I lo...
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'The Wall that Heals': Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to McHenry CountyJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, "The Wall That Heals," will be coming to McHenry Thursday, July 13, through Monday, July 17. It has been almost 10 years since the w...
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Veterans Path to Hope lends a hand with finding jobs, housing and moreJun 30, 2023 6:00 am - Veterans coming home after serving their country don't always get the respect they deserve. Oftentimes, they return to unemployment, homelessness and despair. The volunt...
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Despite drought, mosquitoes are still a concern this summerJun 24, 2023 7:00 am - While the drought has delayed the start of mosquito season in the suburbs, experts warn residents not to let their guard down. Alana Bartolai, the ecological services pr...
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'It meant the world to us': Three Fox Valley kickboxers earn gold at nationalsJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - Winning gold at the 2023 World Association of Kickboxing Organizations USA National Championships in May meant something different for Cheyenne Welker, Meryl Swidler and...
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Where to find Memorial Day parades, services and moreMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Memorial Day events include parades and services in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here's a list to help you plan. Monday, May 29 Geneva Memorial Day ce...