McHenry County Lifestyle
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-18May 09, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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Join Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge for World Migratory Bird Day May 11May 08, 2024 9:12 pm - Do you know what birds dine on? Come and out and learn at World Migratory Bird Day to be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Turner Tract, Hackmatack National Wil...
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 12:37 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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On The Border partners with church to host Hilltop Community Supper May 14May 07, 2024 7:53 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. It’s open to any com...
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Kane County Health Department thanks public health nurses during National Nurses WeekMay 05, 2024 10:30 am - The Kane County Health Department kicks off National Nurses Week, a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses nationwide. National Nurses Week o...
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Good News Sunday: How competition, camaraderie drive all-ages Elgin swim teamMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a competitive swimming team for adults, a new teacher whose classroom is next to the teacher who inspired her, and a 66-year-old award-winning figure skater who is still competing.
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Get your garden ready: Plant sales are popping up around the suburbsMay 04, 2024 7:55 am - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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Kane County Health Department offers free ‘Stop the Bleed’ trainingApr 30, 2024 11:30 pm - As part of National Stop the Bleed Month this May, the Kane County Health Department is announcing a series of free community training sessions aimed at empowering citize...
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Children meet a little visitor at Shepherd of the Prairie ChurchApr 30, 2024 11:06 pm - For the past 12 years, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley has had a special guest on Good Shepherd Sunday. “This year was no exception on Sunday, April 21...
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Hoffman Estates mayor honors Barrington ranch on National Therapy Animal DayApr 30, 2024 8:10 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod recognized National Therapy Animal Day on Tuesday by presenting a village proclamation to SOUL Harbour Ranch in neighboring Barrington, ...