McHenry County Lifestyle
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood:May 29, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have a 1996 Lincoln Town Car with 80,000 miles. As soon as the temperature gets above 70 degrees, the car dies when waiting at a light and dies sometimes when m...
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Boy Scouts to recognize volunteers for distinguished serviceMay 26, 2011 11:00 pm - The Three Fires Council is proud to honor the recipients of the 2010 Silver Beaver Awards. The Boy Scouts of America through the National Court of Honor confers the Silv...
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Suburban 'Biggest Loser' contestants staying healthyMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - When NBC airs the season finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples” Tuesday, May 24, Bartlett resident Maria Ventrella, a contestant on last year's show, might not be watchi...
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Swimming holes offer great summer funMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - School's out, warm weather's in (almost)… so what else could possibly signify summer better than a dip, tip or splash in a nearby pool? Cool water does satisfy, but this...
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Holy Family students turn 21st century trash into treasureMay 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Ever pay for a latte with a gift card, and then have the card handed back to you with a remaining balance of a whopping thirty-three cents? Or, how about the well-meani...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Distributor problem can cause stallsMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My 1994 Honda Accord LX has stalled out twice #8212; once at a stop sign. The car restarted after six or seven attempts. The weather was dry. I took it to my reli...
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Suburban kids giving back in big waysMay 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Twin sisters Jayden and Carsen Forte are bright, active 7-year-olds from Lake in the Hills. They enjoy arts and crafts, dancing, playing baseball and the violin. They ha...
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Racing and food a winning combination for Chefs' FestMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Jennifer Chamberlain of Palatine scored something of a daily double at Arlington Park on Wednesday. She won $60 on the 10th race — and she persuaded a group of friends t...
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Danish artist returns with West Chicago-inspired cookbookMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - West Chicago: May 17, 2011 - Mexico City-based Danish artist Gitte Bog, who arrived in West Chicago in spring 2010 as an artist in residence, returns to West Chicago to ...
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Ruff, Woof & Bark PartyMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Memorial Day has gone to the dogs at Bark ‘N' Town pet resort and spa. Patriotic pups can join in the celebration at the first annual Ruff, Woof & Bark Party. Bark ‘N' T...