McHenry County Lifestyle
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‘It doesn’t matter if he has four legs or two legs’: Statue would honor Lake County sheriff’s canine Dax as one of the fallenMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - A push is on to cap the awards, accolades and recognitions for one of Lake County’s best known crimefighters with a permanent tribute in a public plaza. In recent weeks, ...
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Moments of stillness: Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2024May 15, 2024 11:14 am - Many of the photo contest submissions in April captured a moment of stillness. Our winner of the month is Fred Share of Huntley.
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Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shopsMay 11, 2024 10:58 pm - The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream.
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Solar storm creates majestic display of Northern Lights over the suburbsMay 11, 2024 10:31 am - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of...
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-18May 09, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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Join Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge for World Migratory Bird Day May 11May 08, 2024 9:12 pm - Do you know what birds dine on? Come and out and learn at World Migratory Bird Day to be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Turner Tract, Hackmatack National Wil...
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 12:37 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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On The Border partners with church to host Hilltop Community Supper May 14May 07, 2024 7:53 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. It’s open to any com...
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Kane County Health Department thanks public health nurses during National Nurses WeekMay 05, 2024 10:30 am - The Kane County Health Department kicks off National Nurses Week, a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses nationwide. National Nurses Week o...
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Good News Sunday: How competition, camaraderie drive all-ages Elgin swim teamMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a competitive swimming team for adults, a new teacher whose classroom is next to the teacher who inspired her, and a 66-year-old award-winning figure skater who is still competing.