McHenry County Lifestyle
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Along for the ride: Metra listens and adopts new bike policyMar 12, 2024 4:43 pm - Metra’s Feb. 1 bike policy — allowed on all trains, all the time — may just exemplify “squeaky wheels getting the grease.”
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PastaBar makes fresh pasta in McHenry from organic, locally sourced ingredientsMar 12, 2024 12:17 pm - The idea that food is about family and community was part of the reason a Woodstock couple decided to buy PastaBar Woodstock from a family member who started the business in 2021 and make it their own.
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Riverside Animal Clinic and Holistic Center to host puppy and dog training classesMar 11, 2024 10:47 pm - Puppy and dog owners in McHenry and surrounding counties now have a seasoned dog trainer with over 30 years of experience coming to town. Beginning Saturday, April 13, R...
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‘We’re seeing a big issue’: Kane County to consider compassionate euthanasia for petsMar 08, 2024 1:32 pm - Amid a surge in animal health and behavior problems, Kane County may offer low-cost euthanasia services for the first time. Kane County Animal Control Executive Director ...
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Why dead trees may be full of lifeMar 04, 2024 12:58 pm - Dead trees are full of life. At least 43 species of birds and 26 species of mammals use dead trees for shelter or food.
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Heun: St. Charles Arts Council to hold plein air competitionMar 04, 2024 6:13 am - St. Charles Arts Council director Kathryn Hill wants to increase the public’s awareness of all the arts events, locations and promotions the city has to offer. One new event this year will be a plein air art competition in August.
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Career and Technical Education programs at MCC offer hands-on training, real-world experienceMar 03, 2024 5:30 am - McHenry County College joined community colleges across the state in celebrating Career and Technical Education Month this February.
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Harper College’s high-tech health care training center helps students learn teamworkFeb 29, 2024 10:49 am - Health care is a team sport. From nursing to imaging, techs to doctors, it’s important that everyone involved in patient care knows how to work together.
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Huntley Knights host Lenten Fish Fry Nights March 1 and 15Feb 27, 2024 9:15 pm - The St. Mary Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666 invites the community to Lenten Fish Fry Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, March 1 and 15, at St. Mary Catholic Churc...
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Nonprofit plans to take therapeutic scuba deeper with $300 million proposalFeb 26, 2024 1:35 pm - A Downers Grove-based nonprofit is fundraising for a $300 million underwater education and research facility in North Chicago envisioned as a worldwide attraction for tho...