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Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that connects bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are all across the continent. Citizens for Conservation in partnership with Prairie Woods Audubon Society and Crabtree Nature Center will   participate in the count as part of this class. Attendees will watch a video about birds, hike a trail…
By Sam Oliver | 8:00 am

Events

Today,  5:00 pm

Lake Barrington Field House FREE Youth Basketball Open Clinic Nights

Lake Barrington Field House
Tomorrow,  9:00 am

Citizens for Conservation Workday

459 W Rte 22
Tomorrow,  9:00 am

Family Martial Arts – Learn Together – Phase I

959 N la Fox St
Tomorrow,  9:30 am

Preschool-Kindergarten Morning

150 W. Bonner Rd.

News

A hearse carries the body of USMC Captain Nathan McHone through Crystal Lake. McHone was killed Jan. 19 in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

The Neighborhood Files

GALLERY: Fallen Marine Brought Home

less than an hour ago

Government

Kirk’s Brain Swelling Stabilizes

3 hours ago
Hot Mama,an upscale boutique, is coming to the Arboretum in South Barrington.

Business

Hot Mama to Open in South Barrington

4 hours ago
Cmdr. Roger James poses with his wife Angie James after being stalled as commander of American Legion Post 36 in July. Angie was installed for a second year as chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 the same night.

Police & Fire

Arlington Heights Shooting A Murder-Suicide: Medical Examiner

Yesterday
Nick Sauer

Opinion

Opinion: Springfield Shouldn't Shift the Burden

Yesterday
The modern facilities at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

News

Lake County Fair Drops To A Five-Day Run In July

Yesterday
Join your neighbors on Patch to discuss the State of the Union.

Elections

Gaffney Calls for McSweeny's Withdrawal

Yesterday

Government

Carpentersville Continues “Old Town” Planning Project

Tuesday, January 24

Local Voices

Patch Blogs

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Simple Steps to Preventing Antifreeze Poisoning

Dr. Jeffrey House DVM ABVP

Read this post to learn about warning signs of anitfreeze poisioning and the benefits of early detection.
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The Irish House Party - Day 3

Writer, photographer, filmmaker...etc

The band promotes their lineup on the "Good Morning Ireland" radio show recorded from WCEV 1450am, then plays a stellar show at the Carraig pub in Gaelic Park.
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Irish House Party - Day 1 and 2

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The Dublin band steps off the plane in Chicago, enjoys Irish breakfast with Clarke's Bakery owner Matthew Clarke, and does a sound check before a gig at the Johnsburg community hall.
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So Much Guinness, So Little Sleep

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The Irish House Party, Dublin's best live show, now a touring act of champion musicians, is tearing it up right here in Chicago.
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Elder Care: What’s The Biggest Challenge?

Helping Elders Age With the Dignity They Deserve

Caring for Aging Loved Ones
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