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Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of our Fallen Heroes

By Social Security Administration | Friday at 11:55 a.m.

It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have … Read more ›

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Free Dinner & Childhood Dreams Fulfilled!

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | May 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Did you ever dream about being a Girl Scout? Did you ever get the chance? If not, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is inviting you … Read more ›

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Visions of Hope Awards celebrate Mental Health Month

By Barbara Iehl | May 1 at 11:05 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 ›

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Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

By Social Security Administration | April 26 at 4:31 p.m.

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

Stacy Cordery, nationally noted biographer and author of Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of Girl Scouts, speaks at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Annual Meeting where the organization honored local volunteers and elected new members to its Board of Directors.
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Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years/Honor Local Volunteers at Annual Meeting

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 26 at 3:19 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) honored local volunteers and elected new members to the council’s Board of Directors at the organization’s recent annual meeting. … 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 3:58 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 ›

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April is Safe Digging Month

By JULIE, Inc. | April 16 at 2:08 p.m.

April 2012 marks the fifth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to call JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) at 811 before … Read more ›

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