McHenry County Lifestyle
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More than 1,000 ships rest at the bottom of Lake MichiganOct 04, 2015 11:00 pm - "How many ships are in the bottom of Lake Michigan?," asked a camper from Lake County Forest Preserve's fishing camp last summer. Lake Michigan, slightly smaller than th...
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Recycled syle on the runway at Trashion ShowOct 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Outlandish, stunningly weird ensembles have been de rigueur on fashion runways in Paris and Milan for years. On Sept. 18, an impromptu runway set up inside the Haight bu...
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Celebrate nature's harvests at fall festivals this weekendOct 01, 2015 1:00 am - • Bring your family and friends out to Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1650 Fifth Ave. in Aurora, on Sunday, Oct. 4, where you can celebrate the beginning of fall during the "...
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Unwrap 'Chicago's Sweet Candy History' Sunday at Dundee LibraryOct 01, 2015 1:00 am - Come to the library this Sunday when local historian Leslie Goddard will present her yummy lecture, "Chicago's Sweet Candy History." This free program will begin at 2 p....
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'Animal Crackers' writing workshop geared to fans of animalsSep 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox St. in South Elgin, will be hosting a creative writing workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10. The "Animal Crackers Writing Workshop" is g...
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2015 CLC Foundation gala raises record-setting amount; honors Ed Wehmer, CEO of Wintrust FinancialSep 30, 2015 11:00 pm - More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships on Sept. 26 at the Funding the Future, Black and White Ball, held...
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Barrington Jr. Women's Club to host "Legendary Ladies" Fall Fashion ShowSep 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Join the Barrington Junior Women's Club as we celebrate Hollywood style icons of the past and channel their inspiration at our "Legendary Ladies" Fall Fashion Show - a d...
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Budget-friendly fun: Pumpkin Fest returns to Wheaton's Cosley ZooSep 29, 2015 6:00 am - Top pick Autumn at the zoo Get in the spirit of autumn at Cosley Zoo's annual Pumpkin Fest. Kids can play in a straw pyramid and cornstalk tunnel. Plus, apples...
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Illinois Solar Tour Oct. 3 features Fox Valley homes, churchSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - See renewable energy systems in action. The Illinois Solar Tour is a free self-guided, statewide open house that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using...
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Fundraiser for paralyzed Vernon Hills High School gradSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Vernon Hills High School will host a fundraiser for 2009 graduate Tierney Darden on Friday, Oct. 2, at the homecoming soccer and football games. Tierney was paralyzed fr...