McHenry County Lifestyle
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The Salvation Army of McHenry County provides school supplies for families in need
Jul 1, 2020 11:04 PM - Donations for the 2020 Back-to-School program have started coming in, but with an increase in need this year, the donations are in much greater demand. -
Why we walk: Jim Gibbons 5K Run & 3K walk goes virtual to aid Leukemia Research Foundation
Jun 14, 2020 9:52 AM - It is estimated that more than 30,000 people in the Chicago area are living with a blood cancer diagnosis. To support the cause, the Leukemia Research Foundation will be hosting the Virtual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run & 3K Walk Thursday through Sunday, June 18-20. -
Grant writing webinar for nonprofits set for June 30Jun 1, 2020 4:58 PM - Registration is open for the Building Stronger Grant Applications webinar Tuesday, June 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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McHenry County garden walk on July 11 to feature 9 gardens
May 28, 2020 9:53 AM - Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners for Garden Walk 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, starting at the outdoor Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College. -
McHenry County Board Chair candidate Mike Buehler to host blood drive June 9 in response to shortage
Jun 2, 2020 11:04 AM - Mike Buehler, candidate for McHenry County Board Chairman, has set up a blood drive for June 9 at the Crystal Lake Rib House. -
Study: McHenry, Will counties have higher-risk COVID-19 populations
May 19, 2020 7:47 PM - McHenry and Will counties have not been hit as hard by coronavirus as some other parts of the Chicago area but might see greater devastation if an outbreak occurs because they have a higher rate of chronic health conditions that are exacerbated by the disease, a new study shows. -
Fittest Loser winner's tale reflects weighty issue for police officers
May 15, 2020 5:30 AM - Being a cop can take a toll on the waistline, and it's not just the doughnuts, says former Lombard police chief Kark "Van" Dillenkoffer, winner of this year's Daily Herald Fittest Loser contest.
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Chicago, Rockford, Joliet dioceses: State OKs plan to start reopening churches as soon as May 23
May 14, 2020 2:28 PM - Citing an agreement with the governor's office, Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday announced a plan for the gradual reopening of churches for Catholic dioceses in Illinois. The Rockford and Joliet dioceses released virtually identical plans. -
Upcycled art: Cary native uses old tires, found objects to make sculptures
May 7, 2020 11:01 AM - Cary native Tani Ojeda has been creating sculptures out of used tires in his Wonder Lake home. He's been commissioned to create animals, palm trees and more. -
Good News: Wheaton workshop collecting cards, letters to send to military personnel
Apr 21, 2020 6:31 AM - The cards and letters are coming in. After a plea went out last month from a Wheaton-based organization for families at home to write to the military, the idea is gaining traction.
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