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Richardson Adventure Farm opens Sept. 12
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (353+ words) With new amenities, expanded play areas and twists and turns to explore across 9.7 miles of trail, the Richardson “World’s Largest” Corn Maze and Adventure Farm begins welcoming visitors Sept. 12. Several points of entry and exit are available for those excited…...
Reflections: Our national search for the balance between fun and extinction
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (784+ words) Ask anyone and they’ll probably agree that common sense and hard work are rare commodities these days. Back in the old days our parents assured us that when the nation was founded, hard work and common sense were in such…...
Richardson Adventure Farm opens Sept. 12 for 2026 season
1+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) The Richardson “World’s Largest” Corn Maze and Adventure Farm opens for the season Saturday, Sept. 12. This year’s corn maze design celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, and features signers of the Declaration of Independence, a Betsy Ross flag, an American Eagle and more....
Alexander Pool closes for season Monday
1+ week, 5+ day ago (138+ words) Alexander Pool will close for the season Monday, Sept. 7, after a final week of operation. (Scott Anderson) Hours this week are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On the final day, Monday, Sept. 7, the pool will…...
Throwback season melds nostalgic films with nostalgic backdrop at McHenry Outdoor
2+ week, 2+ day ago (533+ words) It’s throwback season at the McHenry Outdoor in Lakemoor, where nostalgic films displayed against a uniquely nostalgic backdrop set the tone for memorable fall nights under the stars. See such iconic films as “Jurassic Park” and “Back to the Future…...
Spirit Matters: Seasons change and life carries on in unexpected ways
2+ week, 6+ day ago (755+ words) This past week, I took advantage of the lull in hot temperatures and severe weather and sat outside with our puppy, Ivy Rose, while admiring our garden. When the opportunities presented themselves, Ivy caught a couple of cicadas and pranced…...
Will County Nature Foundation offers outdoor painting lessons
3+ week, 5+ day ago (263+ words) Paint outdoors for a good cause during The Nature Foundation of Will County Plein Air Painting Fundraiser on Aug. 30, 2026, at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Crete. (Glenn P. Knoblock | Forest Preserve District of Will County) The Forest Preserve District of Will…...