McHenry County Lifestyle
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Easter Seals, Legoland host night of fun for children with special needsApr 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Legoland Discovery Center Chicago teamed up with Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley pediatric outpatient rehabilitation centers to provide a one-of-a-kind Lego experience ...
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Walk/run to break cycle of domestic violenceApr 27, 2014 11:00 pm - A Safe Place Invites is seeking participants for its second EmpoweRun 5K Run/Walk to help in the fight against domestic violence. The event is Saturday, May 3, at Indepe...
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Runners take on chill to help Zacharias centerApr 27, 2014 1:01 am - On a cold, windy Sunday morning, more than 300 people bundled up to run and walk during the second annual "From Here to Healing" 5k run/walk at Independence Grove near L...
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Elgin activist, Erin's Law namesake honoredApr 26, 2014 1:01 am - Erin Merryn, an advocate for better protections for children from sex abuse, was honored Saturday at a fundraising gala where Gov. Pat Quinn praised her international mi...
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Earth Day planting set for Saturday in West DundeeApr 24, 2014 6:01 pm - Easter, not the weather, is to blame for West Dundee getting a late start on its annual Earth Day planting and clean up party. Volunteers will gather on from 9 a.m. unti...
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'Ask a Lawyer' sessions:Apr 24, 2014 1:01 am - The Lake County Bar Association is hosting three events where people with legal questions can talk to a volunteer lawyer at no cost. "Ask a Lawyer" sessions are schedule...
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Schools collecting shoes:Apr 23, 2014 1:01 am - Wauconda Unit District 118 students and staffers are collecting used shoes for a contest. The shoes will be reused or recycled. The drive began Monday and ends Friday. C...
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Advocate Good Shepherd radiologist offers 5 tips to alleviate MRI fearsApr 22, 2014 11:00 pm - The doctor ordered an MRI. And if you are like many people, being in a confined space and lying in a tube can be scary. It is not uncommon to feel anxious or claustropho...
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Lake County Haven to host 22nd annual galaApr 22, 2014 11:00 pm - The Lake County Haven Women's Auxiliary announces its 22nd Annual Gala titled "A Little Night's Magic ... Can Make a Big Difference" Saturday, May 3. This fundraiser at...
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Go figure: Olympics spark fever for learning to skateApr 22, 2014 5:45 am - Every four years it happens. Glued to the television for two-plus weeks, you and your family watch the winter Olympics and are fascinated by the elegance and athleticism...