McHenry County Lifestyle
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Novel ecosystems are no longer new thanks to humansNov 22, 2023 5:00 am - Anybody who has seen me walking with a cane knows that I'm not exactly a spring chicken. Some might joke that my social life is an example of carbon dating. As an aging ...
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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 26, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal displ...
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Dining out: Black Friday brunches, new restaurants and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Goodbye “Happy Thanksgiving,” hello Black Friday. What a change of mood. Fortunately there are places you can duck in to avoid the throngs of holiday shoppers. We also h...
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'Telling your own story is helpful': Men's Networking Group for those affected by cancer offers support without judgmentNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Is time on my side or working against me? Can I buy some more of it by arming myself with helpful information and being around positive people facing the same challenge?...
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Food Drive in Hoffman EstatesNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Infiniti of Hoffman Estates, 1075 W. Golf Road, and Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates, 1000 W. Golf Road, kick off the holiday season with their annual food drive. From...
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Richardson Farm to take part in Trees for TroopsNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Thanks to the generosity of loyal customers, the family behind Richardson Adventure Farm and Richardson Christmas Tree Farm has been able to donate hundreds of trees ove...
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St. Thomas of Villanova Church to host Community Outreach and CarolingNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 16, St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church in Palatine, is extending a heartfelt invitation to the community to join in a special Commu...
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Suburban Mosaic: Charity group distributes 3,600 halal turkeys to families in needNov 20, 2023 4:00 am - Hundreds of suburban families will get to have a wholesome Thanksgiving meal thanks to a local charity group's efforts to get organic turkeys to those in need. Zakat Chi...
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Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills gives out 200 Thanksgiving mealsNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - While the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner may be down from last year, many families are still struggling to pay for their meal. With the help of Jewel/Osco in Huntley and...
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Lake County Salvation Army receives first gold coin of season in LibertyvilleNov 19, 2023 12:00 am - The anonymous donation of a valuable gold coin in a Salvation Army red kettle in Libertyville has been warmly received and is hoped to be an inspiring example of the hum...