McHenry County Lifestyle
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Neighbors in the News: Village of Barrington welcomes new director of Cultural AffairsJun 17, 2024 1:27 pm - The village of Barrington has hired Dr. Brian Coyle as its new director of Cultural Affairs.
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Good News Sunday: Suburban World War II veterans mark D-Day anniversary in NormandyJun 16, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about World War II veterans marking D-Day’s anniversary in Normandy, a young bison finding a home at Lords Park Zoo, and Morton Arboretum helping communities to plant more than 1,800 trees.
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Help round up rusty crayfish in Aug. 10 ‘Rodeo’Jun 13, 2024 10:57 pm - Attention nature enthusiasts and families! The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has a mission for you.
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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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Words on Birds: Spring migration, travels and two great books fill a memorable MayJun 11, 2024 6:34 am - Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.
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Shepherd of the Prairie provides treats to local Huntley animal shelterJun 06, 2024 11:40 pm - Members of the Community Outreach Committee of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley celebrated National Pet Month in April by honoring the no-kill Animal House Shelter in Huntley that rescues and cares for homeless pets.
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Back behind the wheel: After stroke, Huntley man relearns how to drive to regain independence lostJun 03, 2024 4:38 pm - Dan Davis of Huntley is learning how to drive again after suffering a stroke last year.
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IDPH says measles outbreak is overJun 03, 2024 4:35 pm - The state health department says a measles outbreak is over.
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Wetland wanderer: Little blue heron is a rarity in this areaMay 31, 2024 6:00 am - The little blue heron is rarely seen in our area, but if you do spot one, it will likely be near a swamp or wetland.