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May 08, 2025
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Best bowling alleys, family recreation for indoor winter fun

Best bowling alleys, family recreation for indoor winter fun

Looking for something to do over winter break? Visit these award-winning bowling alleys, family recreation spots for nonstop fun.

By Aimee Barrows●
January 02, 2025 at 11:00 am CST

Batavia Park District to dedicate Philip B. Elfstrom Memorial Greenway Nov. 12

Batavia Park District to dedicate Philip B. Elfstrom Memorial Greenway Nov. 12

On Nov. 12, the Batavia Park Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon cutting and dedication at 10 a.m., naming a linear park along South River Street in memory of Philip B. Elfstrom, a Batavia leader, visionary and businessman.

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 01, 2022 at 12:03 pm CDT

Good Natured in St. Charles: Naturalist training program to entice nature lovers

Good Natured in St. Charles: Naturalist training program to entice nature lovers

The 2023-24 session of the Kane County Certified Naturalist program is nearing. Since its inception in 2007, KCCN has introduced nearly 400 people to the wonders of the local ecology.

By PAM OTTO●
October 30, 2022 at 4:27 pm CDT

Truck-or-treat on Saturday at Main Beach in Crystal Lake

Truck-or-treat on Saturday at Main Beach in Crystal Lake

A free trunk-or-treat event will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive in Crystal Lake.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 24, 2022 at 4:30 pm CDT

Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake reopens with bird-viewing area, exhibits for kids

Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake reopens with bird-viewing area, exhibits for kids

The renovated Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake has reopened with a large viewing area for bird watching and a space for kids and families to learn about native animals, rocks and other topics.

By Aaron Dorman●
October 19, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Plano-Bologna-Sandwich Day returns Oct. 23; everyone invited

Plano-Bologna-Sandwich Day returns Oct. 23; everyone invited

The event will include a wiener dog race, the “World’s Shortest Marathon” that covers all three PBS borders, music, bologna trivia and just plain fun.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 14, 2022 at 3:30 pm CDT

Geneva Commons to host a Halloween celebration Oct. 29

Geneva Commons to host a Halloween celebration Oct. 29

The family-friendly event is Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 14, 2022 at 5:10 am CDT

St. Charles stage to welcome duo in ‘A Night of Song’

St. Charles stage to welcome duo in ‘A Night of Song’

The show marks the return of the “Saturday Night Lights” concert series produced by the Norris Cultural Arts Center.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 13, 2022 at 3:23 pm CDT

Cary-Grove annual Halloween Walk will return to classic format

Cary-Grove annual Halloween Walk will return to classic format

The annual Halloween Walk through Cary and Fox River Grove will return to its classic format of trick-or-treating at local businesses this year.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 09, 2022 at 11:30 am CDT

Friends of the Old Courthouse, City of Woodstock offering guided tour

Friends of the Old Courthouse, City of Woodstock offering guided tour

The city of Woodstock is offering “Dusty Boots” tours of McHenry County’s Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 26, 2022 at 1:50 pm CDT
McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts its inaugural 5K Saturday

McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts its inaugural 5K Saturday

The death of Heather Buelow's son to suicide is why she’ll be taking part in Saturday’s inaugural Never Walk Alone 5K for suicide awareness and prevention in Crystal Lake: “The walk is important ...(because) there are people who understand what you are going through."

By Amanda Marrazzo●
September 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm CDT
‘It’s Our Fox River Day’ on Sept. 17 to include shoreline cleanups, festivities

‘It’s Our Fox River Day’ on Sept. 17 to include shoreline cleanups, festivities

Friends of the Fox River will hold a day of celebration aimed at demonstrating the importance of a healthy river with “It’s Our Fox River Day” on Sept. 17 with shoreline cleanups and other festivities all along the river.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 10, 2022 at 2:30 pm CDT

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