Cary Lifestyle
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After 5 years and $22 million, upgraded Fox River lock and dam is fully reopened
Jul 14, 2022 12:18 PM - Boaters using the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry to head north or south on the Fox River probably already noticed its largest post-renovation improvement.
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Festivals July 15-21: Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Pitchfork and moreJul 12, 2022 9:00 AM - Make plans now for Glendale Heights Fest, Antioch Taste of Summer, Naper Nights, McHenry Fiesta Days, Elk Grove Village's Rotary Fest (featuring a free concert from Rick Springfield), Highwood Days and Taco Fest and much more this week.
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Resort cabin in McHenry County gets second life as historic structureJul 11, 2022 1:39 PM - The public is invited to join the McHenry County Historical Society for the plaquing of a unique structure: the restored Cabin No. 8 at Pink Harrison's Resort on the shores of Pistakee Bay.
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Festivals July 8-14: Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, Dog Days of Summer, Kane County Fair & moreJul 8, 2022 3:59 PM - From West Chicago Railroad Days to Batavia's Windmill City Festival to St. Sophia Greek Fest in Elgin to cruise nights and concerts in the park, there's a plethora of things to do this week.
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Compassion for Campers needs donations to help homeless affected by recent stormsJul 6, 2022 1:58 PM - The series of drenching thunderstorms and gale-force winds that swept McHenry County this week and are expected to continue struck the homeless population especially hard.
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Lake in the Hills' Rockin' Ribfest serves up food, music
Jul 5, 2022 11:20 AM - This year's Rockin' Ribfest in Lake in the Hills will feature Tommy DeCarlo, the singer of rock band Boston, as well as tribute and local bands, according to the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills.
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Where to find the parades, fests and fireworks for today's suburban celebrationsJul 5, 2022 9:50 AM - In light of the tragedy in Highland Park this morning, this list of festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs and more for the Fourth of July has been updated to reflect cancellations and postponements.
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Corn Fest and Craft Fair at Community Church to be held Aug. 6Jul 5, 2022 8:59 AM - The Annual Cornfest and Craft Fair at Community Church of Rolling Meadows will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Craft Fair from 10:00 am -- 6:00 pm).
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Festivals July 1-7: Where to celebrate July 4 all weekend longJul 5, 2022 2:23 PM - The suburbs are booming with festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, carnivals, fairs and more this weekend.
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Where to see fireworks around the suburbs July 4Jul 5, 2022 9:48 AM - In light of the tragedy in Highland Park Monday morning, this list has been updated with cancellations and postponements.
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