Lifestyle
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Significant growth and achievements highlighted in national awardsJul 02, 2024 1:28 pm - Two members of the Lake County Forest Preserves team recently earned national recognition.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their work
Jul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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New fields, parking, amenities and an eastern entrance on deck for Elgin Sports ComplexJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - New lighted, synthetic turf fields, concessions, parking and less traffic congestion are among the improvements on deck for the Elgin Sports Complex after the city council approved a $21 million bid last week to complete the project.
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Huntley church hosts vacation Bible schoolJul 02, 2024 1:16 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is hosting the “Start the Party, Celebrate the Good News” vacation Bible school on July 8-12. The program is designed f...
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‘The natural approach’: Cary Apothecary sells local, nontoxic products inspired by owner’s Lyme disease journey
Jul 02, 2024 1:01 pm - When Cary resident Tami Moore-Kedzie was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, she was bedridden for about a year and came up with an idea to open her own apothecary business.
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Re-imagining the FutureJul 02, 2024 12:59 pm - Zion multimedia artist Michael Litewski creates new art series using Tinker Toys and CNC machinery.
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Community Baptist Church celebrates 190 years of faith and service in WarrenvilleJul 02, 2024 11:58 am - A cornerstone of the community for nearly two centuries, Community Baptist Church is celebrating a momentous occasion — its 190th anniversary.
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Three Wheaton churches join in Juneteenth celebrationJul 02, 2024 11:44 am - On Wednesday, June 19, Bethel New Life, Hope Presbyterian, and Second Baptist Church of Wheaton joined together to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Headed to Santa Barbara? Fine food and wine, walking tours, spectacular shoreline awaitJul 02, 2024 10:43 am - Ninety-five miles north of Los Angeles, the California coast jogs left along a stretch of shoreline nicknamed “The American Riviera.” Santa Barbara lies at the heart of this South Coast. The climate is Mediterranean, the architecture Spanish, and the vibe is both sophisticated and bohemian.
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Youth mission team from Wheaton church helps out on reservationJul 01, 2024 11:42 pm - Youth and adult leaders from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton recently traveled to Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota to volunteer.