McHenry County Lifestyle
-
Iconic woodie wagon remains a beloved throwbackAug 02, 2015 11:00 pm - It's not surprising that Phil Derrig's uncle drove a woodie wagon. He was, after all, a carpenter. It also makes full sense that Derrig grew up possessing a passion for ...
-
Help needy kids with school supply donationsAug 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Now that the calendar has turned to August, the school supply shopping is kicking into full drive for many. There are several places up and down the Randall Road corrido...
-
Grayslake makeup artist creates creatures on SyfyAug 02, 2015 1:00 am - Stevie Calabrese stood nervously in the back of Kristoff's Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach as roughly 50 people cheered when her face appeared for the first tim...
-
5 fun suburban fests for the weekendJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - An old-fashioned county fair, a zombie-themed boat parade and more make this the perfect weekend to take in a suburban festival. Here are five options. For others, check...
-
Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission Announces Julie Wright as the 2015 Recipient of the Kenneth Hood AwardJul 30, 2015 11:00 pm - On July 31st, on Ken Hood's birthday, the Village of Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission will proudly announce that Mrs. Julie Wright is the 8th recipient of th...
-
Thrift stores seek donationsJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - The thrift stores of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago are seeking donations of household items, such as pots and pans, dishes, microwaves small appliances, electronics, furni...
-
Retired and senior volunteers soughtJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and Foster Grandparent Program are hosting a senior volunteer recruitment fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at th...
-
Italian cook shares flair with students at HarperJul 29, 2015 5:47 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent The cooking classroom where I met with Pieranna Fanella, our Streamwood Cook of the Week, was deceivingly quiet. We were sharing...
-
Fred Fest in Port Barrington raises money for forest preservesJul 28, 2015 1:00 am - The third annual Fred Fest music festival will take place from 1 p.m. until dusk on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Fox River Preserve and Marina, 28500 W. Robert Road in Port...
-
Register Now for Family to Family Class sponsored by NAMI BarringtonJul 26, 2015 11:00 pm - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be offering two sections of its well-regarded, evidence-based class, Family to Family. This class is designed to hel...