McHenry County Lifestyle
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McHenry County College offers study abroad programs, scholarshipsOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - For many, the idea of studying abroad is as quintessential a college experience as playing Frisbee on the quad or reading a textbook under a shady oak tree. And while m...
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NAMI of McHenry County to host pancake breakfast fundraiser Oct. 21 in Crystal LakeOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness of McHenry County is hosting its fourth annual pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at St. Thomas th...
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Dining out: Lou Malnati's & Portillo's Italian beef deep dish is backOct 03, 2023 11:00 pm - That's the Chicago way Two iconic local restaurant names known far beyond city limits are teaming up again for a very Chicago mash-up. The Lou Malnati's x Portillo'...
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Best Bets: Dave Chappelle, 'HYPROV,' Brian Setzer, Phillip PhillipsOct 03, 2023 3:00 pm - Chappelle's show With Friday night nearly sold out, a Saturday show was added to comedian Dave Chappelle's live tour to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chic...
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Great Highwoood Pumpkin Festival returns to compete for most jack-o'-lanterns on displayOct 03, 2023 6:01 am - Celebrate Highwood will hold the 13th annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Oct. 6-8. The festival will once again go for the World Record for the most jack-o'-lanterns...
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'You don't duplicate this': 110-year-old barn transformed into Prairie Grove's newest event venueOct 03, 2023 1:00 am - East of Route 176 on the edge of Crystal Lake and Prairie Grove, a gravel road leads past a creek and up a hill to a 110-year-old barn. Just past the barn is a sprawlin...
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Vin Chicago hosts "Uncorking for a Cause" Nov. 4-7 to help fund area nonprofitsOct 02, 2023 11:00 pm - Drawing for $1,000 and 10% of sales to benefit local NFPs Submitted by Patti Thomas Family-owned wine retailer Vin Chicago announces "Uncorking for a Cause," the fall fu...
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Lawrence honored by Waukegan American Legion AuxiliaryOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - George Lawrence, past owner of Bertrand's Bowling in Waukegan, was honored at a special September meeting of the Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281. Lawrence re...
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Spring Grove Fire Protection District receives funds for protective gearOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - It was an opportunity to help those who help Spring Grove community. Country Financial Representative David Steffenhagen recently presented the Spring Grove Fire Protect...
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Lake in the Hills Rotary awards $50,000 in grants to nonprofitsOct 01, 2023 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills held its annual grant awards ceremony on Sept. 13 at Boulder Ridge Country Club. The club awards grants each year to local nonprofi...