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June 07, 2025
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Where to find the best steak in suburbs, Illinois Valley for National Steak Day

Where to find the best steak in suburbs, Illinois Valley for National Steak Day

A list of the best steakhouses in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences.

By Aimee Barrows●
April 24, 2025 at 11:40 am CDT

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

Photos: Huntley vs. Crystal Lake Central Week 1 football
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Photos: Huntley vs. Crystal Lake Central Week 1 football

Huntley vs. Crystal Lake Central in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

By Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network●
August 30, 2024 at 10:17 pm CDT

Ladybug Lady uses prestige of Guinness World Record collection to support domestic violence shelter

Ladybug Lady uses prestige of Guinness World Record collection to support domestic violence shelter

The notoriety of being a world record holder helped her raise thousands of dollars for local domestic violence shelter Turning Point Inc.

By Aaron Dorman●
October 31, 2022 at 8:28 am CDT

Tree of Life in McHenry to host trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 30

Tree of Life in McHenry to host trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 30

The Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation will host a trunk-or-treat event at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, in its parking lot at 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry.

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 23, 2022 at 2:45 pm CDT

Hayrides, spook barn, games and more all part of Lyon Farm’s Halloween at the Farm, Oct. 23 and 30

Hayrides, spook barn, games and more all part of Lyon Farm’s Halloween at the Farm, Oct. 23 and 30

The event will include a children’s costume parade at 3 p.m. with prizes awarded for the best costumes

By Shaw Local News Network●
October 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm CDT

For these McHenry County residents, Halloween season opportunity for some spooktacular home decorating

For these McHenry County residents, Halloween season opportunity for some spooktacular home decorating

Chris Skaja, who creates the “Massacre on McKinley Street” display in Lake in the Hills, said last year he took off a week of work so he could build his Halloween setup.

By Aaron Dorman●
October 08, 2022 at 3:00 pm CDT

Cary Fall-A-Palooza with hayrides, crafts, pumpkins to be held Saturday

Cary Fall-A-Palooza with hayrides, crafts, pumpkins to be held Saturday

Cary Park District’s Fall-A-Palooza will feature hayrides, pony rides, kids crafts, a pumpkin patch, games and a touch-a-truck this year.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 25, 2022 at 11:45 am CDT

Prehistoric tools, visit by candlelight among events at Powers-Walker House in Glacial Park

Prehistoric tools, visit by candlelight among events at Powers-Walker House in Glacial Park

A chance to see prehistoric tools and how they’re used is one of several events lined up this fall at the historic Powers-Walker House at Route 31 and Harts Road in Glacial Park near Ringwood.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 21, 2022 at 11:30 am CDT

FVSC hosting craft show in downtown Sandwich Sept. 29

FVSC hosting craft show in downtown Sandwich Sept. 29

Two large tents on Railroad Street in Sandwich directly across from Prindi’s Antiques will house crafts from many local artists and crafters.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm CDT
Autumn Fair attractions await at Peck Farm Park in Geneva

Autumn Fair attractions await at Peck Farm Park in Geneva

The Geneva Park District welcomes families to its annual Autumn Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Peck Farm Park. It's also the final day of the season to visit the Butterfly House.

By BEST OF THE FOX●
September 15, 2022 at 1:56 pm CDT
Fall-themed entertainment on display at next month’s St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

Fall-themed entertainment on display at next month’s St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

The St. Charles Business Alliance has announced more details about next month’s 37th annual Scarecrow Weekend in downtown St. Charles.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 14, 2022 at 6:02 pm CDT

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