McHenry County Lifestyle
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Gardeners share their bounty with those in needMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Volunteers at Willow Creek Community Church's Care Center in Hoffman Estates, which houses its industrial-sized food pantry, have made a familiar observation: numbers of...
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Local auditions & tryoutsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - • The 38th Annual Custer's Last Stand is seeking arts and crafts exhibitors and vendors for its festival from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, in downt...
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Get in the warm-weather mood with cool seasonal cocktailsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Creamy cocktails and dark beers have gotten you through the cold months, but now that things are heating up, it's time for something a little more refreshing. Local bars...
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DeWyze, Bowersox left to duel on 'Idol' finaleMay 19, 2010 11:00 pm - It's the showdown many predicted. After 47 million votes, Casey James was sent back to Cool, Texas on Wednesday night, leaving Lee DeWyze to face off against Crystal Bow...
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It's simple. DeWyze is a lock for 'Idol' finalsMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - It's a whole new Lee DeWyze. Fresh off his visit back home last Friday, the Mt. Prospect rocker owned the "American Idol" stage, looking as comfortable as he has all se...
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Suburban rockers to open up for Bon Jovi at Soldier FieldMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A quarter-century after the band's formation, suburban rockers 7th Heaven has landed its biggest gig yet. The band beat out more than 570 acts in an online contest to op...
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Cheap stuff: Book sale, art show, stand-up comicsMay 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Have books to spare? Bring some gently used children's books to donate at the Children's Chautauqua in the Park. This interactive, educational outdoor festival for ...
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Summer events aim to honor, celebrateMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - If this is May, it must be that time of year again, when suburban festivals offer entertainment for families with such old fashioned fun as carnival rides, food, music a...
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Alzheimer's patient tries experimental treatmentMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Bud Kimsey could've sworn he left the car right there. He walked through the parking lot looking for it, first this way, then that, outside Stratford Square Mall in Bloo...
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County fairs serve up old-fashioned funMay 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Crashing cars, racing pigs, bucking bulls and big ol' lumps of sugary fried dough - yep, it's nearly county fair time. Summer in the suburbs is almost here, and fair org...