McHenry County Lifestyle
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Lake County's ninth roundabout near Wauconda opens earlyOct 11, 2023 11:00 pm - The detour signs finally are gone as a new roundabout on Darrell Road near Wauconda has opened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Darrell Road is on the far western si...
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CASA Kane County to host Superheroes Luncheon Nov. 2Oct 10, 2023 11:00 pm - CASA Kane County is hosting its 11th annual Superheroes Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Q Center in St. Charles. This much-anticipated event brings together commun...
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PAL Program's 26th annual fundraiserOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - PAL-Clearbrook's 26th Annual fundraiser "Don't Stop Believing" was held on Sunday, Sept 24, at Pinstripes in South Barrington. Heartfelt thanks to PAL parents Kathy Brie...
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Create eco-friendly decor at 'Nature Crafting for the Holidays'Oct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - How did early settlers decorate their schools and homes for the holidays? They were resourceful and used found items from nature to create awe-inspiring adornments. Show...
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A tropical visitor to Illinois is creating a buzz among suburban birdersOct 08, 2023 11:00 pm - There was a time when birders had to travel to Florida, or points further south, to glimpse a limpkin. But this year, Illinois avian enthusiasts needn't travel far to ob...
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ECC Foundation's 'Dare to Dream' gala celebrates community and supports studentsOct 07, 2023 1:00 am - The Elgin Community College Foundation's 2023 Gala: Dare to Dream, presented by OTTO, celebrated ECC students with a night of entertainment and fundraising of more than ...
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'Hate has been mainstreamed': Report details surge in extremism in IllinoisOct 06, 2023 5:00 am - From the vandalism of a Lake in the Hills bakery to prevent a drag performance to antisemitic comments shouted at Deerfield High School soccer players to white supremaci...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County offers beginner's chainsaw trainingOct 05, 2023 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is offering a beginner's chainsaw training course on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Hennen Conservation Area, 462...
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'He shook the hand of Lincoln': Last soldier in Lake County to serve in the Civil War to be honoredOct 05, 2023 5:00 am - Silas Nichols died in 1945 but a special service Saturday will culminate a long mission to find and honor him as the last Union Civil War veteran in Lake County. A grani...
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants for community enrichment initiativesOct 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Expanding on its commitment to support the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods across its service territory, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in gra...