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Visions of Hope Awards celebrate Mental Health Month

By Barbara Iehl | May 1 at 10:55 a.m.

Outstanding contributions deserve acknowledgement, and the McHenry County Behavioral Health Foundation (BHF) is pleased to recognize Dr. Chandra Vedak in his work for helping individuals … Read more ›

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry has relocated to 1111 Pyott Road. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills food pantry finds new home

By Lawerence Synett | April 25 at 2:42 p.m.

A new location for a far northwest suburban food pantry aims to provide clients a more casual setting than those offered by similar organizations. The … Read more ›

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Girl Scouts Seeks Local Girls to Appear in Anti-Bullying Rock Opera Video!

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 19 at 3:57 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is currently casting local girls, ages 11-16, for roles in their upcoming rock opera video. The organization is especially … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

Brothers Caynon, left, Caydon and Cayman have been waiting more than six months for a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Big Brothers Big Sister seeks a few good men

By Lawerence Synett | April 16 at 2:09 p.m.

Jen Vojcik is a single mother with three young boys who also works full-time as a firefighter with the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. The … Read more ›

Terry Mazurkiewicz of McHenry is participating in his first Walk MS event on May 6 in Lake in the Hills.

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Hundreds Expected to Join the Movement to End Multiple Sclerosis at Walk MS, Sunday, May 6, in Lake in the Hills

By Jeremy Barewin | April 16 at 12:27 p.m.

After 20 years, Terry Mazurkiewicz has found a way to use his sales and marketing experience for a cause near and dear to his heart … Read more ›

Many of last year's Puck-Off players will be back to play hockey for charity this year. (Submitted photo)

Puck-Off Scholarship game will display wide array of hockey talent

By Jeff Vorva | April 12 at 10:55 a.m.

The organizers of the fourth annual Puck-Off Scholarship Hockey Game won’t guarantee NHL-quality hockey, but fans should be entertained by some of the action on … Read more ›

From left to right, Melanie Toth, Luke Toth, Rowan Shirley, Jenny Shirley and Aaron Shirley enjoy some family time at the Shirleys' home in Westmont. Jenny and Melanie helped found Mended Little Hearts of Lutheran General Children's Hospital. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

‘Mended Little Hearts’ aims to help parents and their children with heart defects

By Sheryl DeVore | April 1 at 6:00 a.m.

Melanie and Ben Toth’s 9-month-old son had just gone through open heart surgery when Jenny and Aaron Shirley’s son, just 10 days old, was being … Read more ›

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INSPIRE by Example!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | March 30 at 12:05 p.m.

Reminder…This weekend is Random Acts of Kindness Assistance (RAKA) Online Fundraiser. We exclusively cater to those having debilitating health-crisis issues (terminally ill, dying or surviving … Read more ›

The Earth Hour collaboration is one part of Girl Scouts’ broader commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Girl Scouts Lead 2012 Earth Hour Initiative on March 31!

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | March 28 at 4:08 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will join Girl Scouts nationwide as they celebrate Earth Hour (http://www.earthhour.org/). "Our girls are thrilled about participating in a … Read more ›

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