McHenry County Lifestyle
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Why dead trees may be full of lifeMar 04, 2024 12:58 pm - Dead trees are full of life. At least 43 species of birds and 26 species of mammals use dead trees for shelter or food.
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Heun: St. Charles Arts Council to hold plein air competitionMar 04, 2024 6:13 am - St. Charles Arts Council director Kathryn Hill wants to increase the public’s awareness of all the arts events, locations and promotions the city has to offer. One new event this year will be a plein air art competition in August.
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Career and Technical Education programs at MCC offer hands-on training, real-world experienceMar 03, 2024 5:30 am - McHenry County College joined community colleges across the state in celebrating Career and Technical Education Month this February.
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Harper College’s high-tech health care training center helps students learn teamworkFeb 29, 2024 10:49 am - Health care is a team sport. From nursing to imaging, techs to doctors, it’s important that everyone involved in patient care knows how to work together.
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Huntley Knights host Lenten Fish Fry Nights March 1 and 15Feb 27, 2024 9:15 pm - The St. Mary Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666 invites the community to Lenten Fish Fry Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, March 1 and 15, at St. Mary Catholic Churc...
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Nonprofit plans to take therapeutic scuba deeper with $300 million proposalFeb 26, 2024 1:35 pm - A Downers Grove-based nonprofit is fundraising for a $300 million underwater education and research facility in North Chicago envisioned as a worldwide attraction for tho...
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Heun: The pros and cons of dam removal in St. CharlesFeb 23, 2024 6:00 am - Like other towns with dams earmarked for removal, St. Charles knows it has to decide soon what to do about its dam. Should it stay or should it go?
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Welcome spring at maple syrup festivals in the Fox ValleyFeb 14, 2024 4:24 pm - A sweet tradition continues this spring when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the McHenry County Conservation District hold their annual maple sugaring events.
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Huntley church welcomes the Wayne Messmer Quartet April 19Feb 13, 2024 12:01 am - One of Chicago’s most celebrated voices, Wayne Messmer brings his group of fellow musicians for a concert at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Hu...
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Sign up by March 29 for McHenry County GardenfestFeb 12, 2024 11:02 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level. T...