Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shopsMay 16, 2024 11:01 am - The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream.
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Solar storm creates majestic display of Northern Lights over the suburbsMay 11, 2024 10:31 am - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of...
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 1:15 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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On The Border partners with church to host Hilltop Community Supper May 14May 07, 2024 7:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. It’s open to any com...
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Good News Sunday: How competition, camaraderie drive all-ages Elgin swim teamMay 01, 2024 9:52 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a competitive swimming team for adults, a new teacher whose classroom is next to the teacher who inspired her, and a 66-year-old award-winning figure skater who is still competing.
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Pump up your tires — May is National Bike MonthApr 30, 2024 6:55 am - National Bike Month launches May 1, and with it plenty of opportunities to shake the dust off your bike.
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Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideasMay 09, 2024 10:16 am - Mother’s Day is Sunday! If you don’t have plans yet, you still might be able to make reservations or order carryout from some suburban restaurants. Don’t delay as the clock is ticking.
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Learn about Henry VIII and the ‘divorce that changed the world’ at MCC Speaker SeriesApr 15, 2024 10:44 am - Learn about Henry VIII and the ‘divorce that changed the world’ at an MCC Speaker Series program Thursday, April 18.
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Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and moreApr 03, 2024 2:04 pm - Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Dol...
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Check out these suburbs for great outdoor dining optionsApr 03, 2024 2:05 pm - Spring has officially sprung. And not much beats a meal outside on a nice day. To accommodate al fresco dining, some suburban towns have continued to allow for outdoor dining zones during the seasonable months.