McHenry County Lifestyle
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Here comes Santa Claus: Where to dine with Santa in the suburbs before the big dayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Just like the song says, Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out he's hungry, because he's hitting a bunch of brunches, lunches and dinners around the suburbs in...
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Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & moreNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights ...
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FamilyForward event raises $70,000 to help low-income, working familiesNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 15, FamilyForward hosted its most successful Giving Hope annual fundraising event ever. This year's event highlighted the 20th anniversary of FamilyForwa...
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RE/MAX Suburban's holiday initiatives bring joy and comfort to local children and familiesNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - In the spirit of giving, RE/MAX Suburban is thrilled to announce their ongoing commitment to support Lurie Children's Hospital, their local Children's Miracle Network Ho...
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Advocate Health doctor offers tips on what to look for in a decongestantNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - Recently, the Food and Drug Administration found that one of the most popular over-the-counter decongestants - phenylephrine - is largely ineffective when taken orally. ...
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Fremd student recognized for applying machine learning techniques to chessNov 27, 2023 4:00 am - After hosting more than 50 chess events this year at suburban schools, community centers, and temples, Aditya Gupta is working on taking his game to the next level. The ...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Common Ground Gathering Dec. 3Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - Area farmers and farmland owners with an interest in local sustainable agriculture will have the opportunity to network at the upcoming Common Ground Gathering on Sunday...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale principal hailed as hero during a surprise visit by man whose life he savedNov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Al Buttimer, the principal at Westview E...
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Elgin Area Chamber's annual event weaves together 'thanks' and 'giving'Nov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - Elgin Area Chamber board chair Yaneth Medina welcomed more than 125 chamber friends at the 42nd annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon held at Elgin Community College on...
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'The Nutcracker': Where to see the pros and pros-in-the-making perform the holiday classicNov 22, 2023 5:00 am - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famous holiday ballet gets multiple stagings this time of year by both professional and community ensembles. Here's a partial list of suburban...