Lifestyle
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Shield 23 Foundation gifts funds to firefighters/paramedics fighting job-related cancersAug 01, 2023 6:00 am - Russ Constantino loved his job with the Gurnee Fire Department. He was the department's Quartermaster, responsible for the distribution and inventory of all the supplies...
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Festivals Aug. 6-10: McHenry County Fair, Festa Italiana, Warrenville Summer Daze & moreAug 01, 2023 6:00 am - Sunday, Aug. 6 McHenry County Fair: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Carnival, animal events,...
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Crafty, small green heron uses bait to catch its unsuspecting foodAug 01, 2023 6:00 am - Crafty, small green heron uses bait to catch its unsuspecting food
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Shuckin' Shack ready to celebrate National Oyster Day in NapervilleAug 01, 2023 5:30 am - For those unfamiliar with National Oyster Day, the Shuckin' Shack is ready to educate. The Naperville oyster bar is celebrating the big day with a party on Saturday. In ...
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Halloween shopping season gets off to a 'spooktacular' startAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Halloween isn't celebrated until Oct. 31, but already the spirit of the season is beginning to haunt empty retail spaces in suburban shopping centers. Stores like Spiri...
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McHenry County Fair kicks off for 75th time
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The McHenry County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday through Sunday in Woodstock. The fair, located at 11900 Country Club Road, will have the week packed ...
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Missed the supermoon? When you can catch the next oneAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The moon got up close and personal last night. It was the first of two supermoons appearing this month. A supermoon occurs when a full moon is near its closest approach ...
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Pass the popcorn: 5 free family-friendly movie nights rolling FridayAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Grab your blankets and snacks: Here are five free movies in the park events Friday in the suburbs. 1. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” in Des Plaines The Optimist Club of Des Pl...
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Shedd Aquarium details major renovations for Centennial Commitment project
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago's Shedd Aquarium provided new details Tuesday about its yearslong renovation plan that will make waves for both visitors and animals, including new immersive exh...
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Where flooding has become more frequent, here's how gardeners can respond
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Water is essential to plant life, but what happens when there's too much of a good thing, as has been the case in many parts of the country and the world this summer? Ex...