McHenry County Lifestyle
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Local Scouting volunteers to be honored at Three Fires Council recognition dinnerJun 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America will be hosting its annual Council Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, June 20, at Blackberry Farm in Aurora. This event celebrates...
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Neighbors in the News: District U-46 names its new superintendentJun 15, 2023 6:00 am - • Streamwood resident Suzanne Johnson was named superintendent of School District U-46, the state's second-largest school district. Johnson began her career in education...
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Festivals June 16-22: Libertyville Days, Naper Nights, Scottish Fest & moreJun 14, 2023 4:30 pm - Starts before Friday Prairie Fest: 4-11 p.m. Thursday, June 15; noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 16; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17; and noon to 6:30 p.m. Sund...
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'It meant the world to us': Three Fox Valley kickboxers earn gold at nationalsJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - Winning gold at the 2023 World Association of Kickboxing Organizations USA National Championships in May meant something different for Cheyenne Welker, Meryl Swidler and...
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Best Bets: The Four Fathers comedy show, Scottish Fest, Josh Turner, Cantigny Jazz and Wine FestJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - Festival of dance at Ravinia Ravinia hosts "Ruth Page Civic Ballet and Friends," featuring several dance ensembles at Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland P...
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts names annual scholarship winnersJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts, a nonprofit women's club founded in 1984 to foster and support the arts, recently presented eight Elgin area students with college scholarships va...
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HFCA student receives 4-year merit scholarship to St. ViatorJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - At first glance, Holy Family Catholic Academy eighth-grade student Grace Garcia may not fit the definition of a conventional leader: She's not firstborn, does not comman...
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Lake County's black bear just the latest wild animal roaming the suburbsJun 13, 2023 5:30 am - The case of a black bear sighted last week near Gurnee Mills shopping mall and twice over the weekend near Antioch remains a mystery. While the neighborhood south of Rou...
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Dining out: Beatrix takes pride in giving back, plus Father's Day dining specials, International Wine TastingJun 12, 2023 11:00 pm - With pride From June 17-25, for every Pineapple Habanero Margarita ordered at Beatrix, $1 will be donated to Center on Halsted. Nosotros Tequila will be matching every d...
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Cary Cruise Nights returns with a summer of classic cars and community togetherJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Cary Cruise Nights are back in full swing this summer, promising a showcase of classic cars, entertainment, and community spirit. Organized by the Cary-Grove Area Chamb...