Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Oft-maligned starling deserves a little more of our respect
Jan 19, 2022 6:00 AM - Columnist Mark Spreyer says he's a fan of the starling, and he make no apologies for it. -
Updated child welfare law leaves McHenry County CASA in need of volunteers
Jan 18, 2022 6:02 PM - An update to the Illinois Juvenile Court Act, effective Jan. 1, 2022, states that all children in abuse and neglect court in Illinois shall be appointed a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). CASA volunteers give a voice to abused and neglected children by being a consistent, stable adult in the child's life and by providing the court with needed information regarding the child's well-being. -
'A nice surprise': Suburban animal shelters get funding boost from #BettyWhiteChallenge
Jan 18, 2022 5:53 PM - Local animal shelters have benefitted from the #BettyWhiteChallenge, an online campaign that urged people to donate $5 to an animal rescue or shelter in honor of White's 100th birthday, which she would have celebrated Monday. -
Search for eagles Saturday along the Fox RiverJan 18, 2022 12:04 PM - In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the McHenry, Algonquin and Carpenter dams along the along the Fox River.
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Join 'In Search of Eagles' at three dams along the Fox River Jan. 22
Jan 18, 2022 11:47 AM - Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at dams along the Fox River. -
Wienermobile tour brings driver back to hometown
Jan 18, 2022 6:45 AM - Wienermobile driver and Crystal Lake South grad Brandon Mazzaferro stopped in his hometown Sunday as part of his national tour.
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Crisis Line of the Fox Valley needs volunteersJan 14, 2022 8:36 PM - The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley, which is available 24/7, needs volunteers interested in answering the call for help.
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Lake in the Hills Rotary Club accepts applications for scholarships and grantsJan 13, 2022 5:34 PM - The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills is offering six scholarships for students to help prepare them for the future and fuel their passion toward a specific career.
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
Jan 13, 2022 6:00 AM - The year in birding: Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the sightings and happenings of 2021.
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The Land Conservancy hosts a family outdoor event in Woodstock Jan. 14
Jan 12, 2022 4:25 PM - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting Winter Night's Family Fun on Friday, Jan. 14, at Hennen Conservation Area in Woodstock.
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