McHenry County Lifestyle
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St. Thomas of Villanova Church to host Community Outreach and CarolingNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 16, St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church in Palatine, is extending a heartfelt invitation to the community to join in a special Commu...
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Suburban Mosaic: Charity group distributes 3,600 halal turkeys to families in needNov 20, 2023 4:00 am - Hundreds of suburban families will get to have a wholesome Thanksgiving meal thanks to a local charity group's efforts to get organic turkeys to those in need. Zakat Chi...
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Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills gives out 200 Thanksgiving mealsNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - While the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner may be down from last year, many families are still struggling to pay for their meal. With the help of Jewel/Osco in Huntley and...
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Lake County Salvation Army receives first gold coin of season in LibertyvilleNov 19, 2023 12:00 am - The anonymous donation of a valuable gold coin in a Salvation Army red kettle in Libertyville has been warmly received and is hoped to be an inspiring example of the hum...
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Suburban Skyview: A lone maple tree shows its early fall colorsNov 18, 2023 12:00 am - To some people, watching leaves change color is a treasured seasonal event. Those able to see fall colors know it's a momentary display before Old Man Winter appears. S...
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Giving Tuesday: Eat Portillo's, benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Nov. 28Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Portillo's Restaurant in Batavia will host a benefit for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaura...
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Things to do Nov. 17-23: Lightshows, Turkey Trots, tree lightings, holiday markets and moreNov 15, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 26 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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Pickleball and more: New business serves up indoor courts, full menu, bar in AlgonquinNov 14, 2023 5:00 am - Pickleball players will be able to play the sport year-round at the only indoor courts in McHenry County when Pickle Haus opens this week in Algonquin. Co-founder Graham...
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Best bets: Sparkle Light Festival, Illumination: Tree Lights, Disney 100, 'The Illusionists'Nov 13, 2023 10:00 pm - Holiday lights • The opening of the 2023 Sparkle Light Festival brings back ice skating, tubing, a two-story ice slide, illuminated villages, kids' activities, trai...
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Looking for a holiday gift? Suburban craft fairs and bazaars are a place to startNov 12, 2023 5:00 am - Now through Dec. 23 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 24, at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheato...