McHenry County Lifestyle
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Despite drought, mosquitoes are still a concern this summerJun 24, 2023 7:00 am - While the drought has delayed the start of mosquito season in the suburbs, experts warn residents not to let their guard down. Alana Bartolai, the ecological services pr...
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What will become of Geneva's Clocktower Building now that it's been sold?Jun 23, 2023 6:00 am - A change for Clocktower In conjuring up a vision to illustrate the unique aura of the Tri-Cities, my mind generally turns to the "Clocktower Building" at 210 W. Sta...
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Striking Out Hunger: See White Sox, benefit Aurora food pantryJun 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host Strike Out Hunger, a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox game on Sunday, July 30. The charter-bus outing will benefit Au...
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Dear Donuts in St. Charles aims to be late-night hangout with Asian-style treatsJun 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Sue Park was interested in neuroscience and also studied nursing in college while still enjoying her hobby of baking pastries, specifically Asian desserts - when she cou...
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'What a cool place': Geneva Grotto restoration continues, preserving history of former seminaryJun 22, 2023 6:00 am - The path to the Geneva Grotto winds from a parking lot in back of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva in the Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve. Just follow the sig...
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Where to catch a free concert or movie in the park this weekendJun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Looking to have some fun this weekend but don't want to break the bank? No problem. Here's where you can catch some free concerts and movies in the park across the subur...
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Calling all car lovers: It's cruise night season in the suburbsJun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - If you're a fan of custom or classic autos, you're in luck as it's car show and cruise night season. Even better, many offer live music, food, family activities and more...
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Dining out: Gurnee's Chocolate Sanctuary says farewell with final Chef's DinnersJun 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Saying goodbye If you haven't heard, The Chocolate Sanctuary in Gurnee is closing its doors on July 1. But first, the chocolate-inspired restaurant is hosting its final ...
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Geneva's Good Templar Park to host Oneness FestivalJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Geneva's first Oneness Festival will take place this week at Good Templar Park, featuring family friendly programs, workshops and classes focused on wellness and holisti...
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'A wonderful man, farmer and friend': Farming family patriarch Jim Goebbert has diedJun 21, 2023 1:00 am - Suburban farming family patriarch Jim Goebbert is being remembered as a man who was passionate about his life's work and loved his family. Goebbert, 94, of Huntley, died...