McHenry County Lifestyle
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'The Wall that Heals': Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to McHenry CountyJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, "The Wall That Heals," will be coming to McHenry Thursday, July 13, through Monday, July 17. It has been almost 10 years since the w...
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Festivals July 14-20: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, J...
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Are all calories created equal?Jul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - A calorie is just a calorie, no matter where it comes from, right? Wrong, especially when it comes to weight loss. "It's a multifaceted puzzle," explains Amy Paulus, a n...
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Fill the School Bus fundraiser this week at Shepherd of the Prairie ChurchJul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - In conjunction with its "Ready, Set, Move" vacation Bible school, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, is hosting a "On the Move" fill-the...
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Nine local eateries join Batavia's Cocktails in the Park July 22Jul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Join Batavia MainStreet for their annual "Cocktails in the Park" fundraiser on Saturday, July 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Appleton Park. It's the largest single fundraiser...
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Kane County Fair returns with carnival rides, farm animals, bull riding and moreJul 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The 154th annual Kane County Fair returns this week with plenty of old favorites, along with some exciting new attractions. The fair will take place Wednesday through Su...
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Free concerts in the park happening across the suburbs July 11-13Jul 09, 2023 6:00 am - What better way to spend a summer night than at a free concert in the park? The options across the suburbs are plentiful Sunday through Thursday, July 9-13. Don't forget...
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Cruise on in to a car show in the suburbs July 9-13Jul 08, 2023 6:00 am - If you're a fan of car shows and cruise nights, look no further than the suburbs during the summer. Here are shows happening July 9-13. Elgin Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. t...
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How a suburban career and wellness coach helps clients build happier livesJul 07, 2023 6:00 am - The amount of stress built up in many of us during the pandemic and the new normal it has produced in at-home work and everyday life is akin to the Mount Everest of tens...
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Suburban car dealers fire up their grills to benefit USO IllinoisJul 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Chicago and suburban new car dealers will join in the 10th annual Barbecue for the Troops Saturday, July 15, to support USO Illinois. The event is sponsored by the Oakbr...