McHenry County Lifestyle
-
How the Richardson Farm in Spring Grove grew to be the ‘world’s largest’ corn mazeSep 15, 2024 1:31 am - The corn maze at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, a 28-acre labyrinth with annual themes, has grown significantly since it started 24 years ago.
-
Geneva HS grad publishes debut novel described as a ‘queer rom-com’Sep 13, 2024 3:30 am - Becca Grischow, a 2013 graduate of Geneva High School, launches her writing career with “I’ll Get Back to You,” a novel she describes as a “queer rom-com.”
-
Lambs Farm celebrating new season with Fall on the FarmSep 11, 2024 10:57 am - Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm in Libertyville will include a barrel train, farmyard animals, crafts, games and even a scavenger hunt.
-
Heritage Fest welcoming back fireworks and guest appearance from Jaime HjelmSep 11, 2024 10:46 am - Heritage Fest, hosted by village of West Dundee, is celebrating its 26th year on Sept. 13-15 with a bang. Its fireworks display, a feature that was absent last year, is returning.
-
Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
-
Sept. 11 observances across the suburbsSep 09, 2024 10:11 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies.
-
Human case of West Nile virus reported in McHenry CountySep 08, 2024 10:44 am - Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County.
-
Visit Lake County marks 40 years of bolstering tourism, business communitySep 06, 2024 2:22 pm - The latest economic impact report for Illinois reveals significant growth in the travel and tourism sector, with Lake County standing out as a major contributor.
-
Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.
-
Huntley church to host bingo fundraiser for Artist SeriesSep 03, 2024 8:36 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 14, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will host a fundraising bingo event to support the Artist Series, the church’s outreach ministry.