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Patient of the Month: Jason West

Meet Jason West, a patient at Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic, as he shares his story of getting a second opinion, and comparing the cost of chiropractic care. July 2010

Pet of the Week - Marie

This week’s Pet of the Week is Marie. To find out more information about adopting Marie, please contact the Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Marshal

This week’s Pet of the Week is Marshal. To find out more information about adopting Marshal, please contact the Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Rigo

This week’s Pet of the Week is Rigo. To find out more information about adopting Rigo, please contact the Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Ebony

This week’s Pet of the Week is Ebony. To find out more information about adopting Ebony, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Ben

This week’s Pet of the Week is Ben. To find out more information about adopting Ben, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Superman

This week’s Pet of the Week is Superman. To find out more information about adopting Superman, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Happy

This week’s Pet of the Week is Happy. To find out more information about adopting Happy, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Hidden Gems with Dalzell Jewelers: Common Repairs

Dalzell Jewelers talk about some of the most common repairs in the jewelry industry.

Pet of the Week - Maggie

This week’s Pet of the Week is Maggie. To find out more information about adopting Maggie, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Wine Time: Burgundy Wine

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, shares information on Burgundy Wines. Find out how the grapes grow, ways to drink burgundy, and much more!

2010 Best of the Fox Banquet

Highlights from the 2010 Best of the Fox Banquet, representing McHenry County. A special thank you to all those who voted this year, and congratulations to all those who won.

Pet of the Week - Chica

This week’s Pet of the Week is Chica. To find out more information about adopting Chica, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

ReStyle: Moving it Outdoors

Jeff Rice of Decor Designs Inc. moves it outdoors by offering tips on how to create rooms in your own backyard.

Pet of the Week - Barney

This week’s Pet of the Week is Barney. To find out more information about adopting Barney, please contact the Pets In Need Midwest Animal Shelter at 815.728.1462. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Franklin

This week’s Pet of the Week is Franklin. To find out more information about adopting Franklin, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Patient of the Month: Michaelene Mikus

Meet Michaelene Mikus, a patient at Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic, as she shares her story of getting a second opinion, and how the help of chiropractic treatments, helped her. May 2010

Vital Signs: Stress and Subluxations

Stress comes in many forms, and Dr. Daniel Strelcheck explains how stress causes subluxations to the body.

Pet of the Week - Cate

This week’s Pet of the Week is Cate. To find out more information about adopting Cate, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Wine Time: Unique White Wines

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, shares information on some unique white wines that you might be able to find at your local market.

Pet of the Week - Squirtle

This week’s Pet of the Week is Squirtle. To find out more information about adopting Squirtle, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Muzzy

This week’s Pet of the Week is Muzzy. To find out more information about adopting Muzzy, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Casey

This week’s Pet of the Week is Casey. To find out more information about adopting Casey, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Hidden Gems with Dalzell Jewelers: Custom Design

Discover the secrets behind creating a one-of-a-kind custom piece of jewelry with Dalzell Jewelers in Crystal Lake.

Pet of the Week - Mel

This week’s Pet of the Week is Mel. To find out more information about adopting Mel, please contact the McHenry County Animal Control at 815.459.6222. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Bella

This week’s Pet of the Week is Bella. To find out more information about adopting Bella, please contact the Animal Outreach Humane Society at 815.385.0005. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Patient of the Month: Jen Lachel

Meet Jen Lachel, a patient at Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic, as she shares her story of overcoming severe headaches, migraines and neck and shoulder pain with the help of chiropractic treatments. April 2010

Vital Signs: Subluxations

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck discusses subluxations, the silent cause of pain.

Wine Time: Syrah/Shiraz

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, shares the history of Syrah, or Shiraz as it's known in Australia. It's an organic and biodynamic wine that mainly comes from the southern part of France.

Pet of the Week - Luke

This week’s Pet of the Week is Luke. To find out more information about adopting Luke, please contact the Animal Outreach Humane Society at 815.385.0005. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

ReStyle: Romancing A New Office

Tax season is a great time to get organized! Jeff Rice with Décor Designs shares ideas on how to redesign your home office, including using personal pieces you already own.

Pet of the Week - Lucy

This week’s Pet of the Week is Lucy. To find out more information about adopting Lucy, please contact the Animal Outreach Humane Society at 815.385.0005. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Snickers

This week’s Pet of the Week is Snickers. To find out more information about adopting Snickers, please contact the Animal Outreach Humane Society at 815.385.0005. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Wine Time: Champagne

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, teaches viewers some of what goes into creating champagne.

Pet of the Week - Browney

This week’s Pet of the Week is Browney. To find out more information about adopting Browney, please contact Assisi Animal Foundation at 815.455.9411. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Jenny

This week’s Pet of the Week is Jenny. To find out more information about adopting Jenny, please contact Assisi Animal Foundation at 815.455.9411. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Karate - For All Ages

MCTV takes a look at Young Masters Martial Arts studio in Woodstock, a sport for families and all ages.

Pet of the Week: Bijou and Bangel

This week's Pets of the Week are Bijou and Bangel. To find out more information about adopting Bijou and Bangel, please contact Assisi Animal Foundation at 815.455.9411. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

The McNulty Irish Dancers

Irish dancing is filled with tradition and history, and the McNulty School of Irish Dance brings that rich culture to McHenry County. Check out the energy and mesmerizing footwork of the group this St. Patrick’s Day, and find out more about the school in the March edition of McHenry County Magazine.

Pet of the Week - Winston

This week’s Pet of the Week is Winston. To find out more information about adopting Winston, please contact Assisi Animal Foundation at 815.455.9411. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Wine Time: White Zinfandel

Find out how a fermenting accident in the early 1980s created the most-sold wine in the U.S. in 1988 - white zinfandel.

Wine Time: History of Zinfandel

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, shares the history of zinfandel. This wine began in Europe and is now an American favorite.

Exceed Flooring Preview

Exceed Flooring and Surfaces in Crystal Lake shares the highlights of their 40,000-square-foot showroom and a free do-it-yourself workshop they will host March 20. For more on Exceed Flooring, see the article in the March edition of McHenry County Magazine.

Pet of the Week - Cookie

This week’s Pet of the Week is Cookie. To find out more information about adopting Cookie, please contact Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Vital Signs: End Chronic Pain Naturally

Dr. Daniel V. Strelcheck Jr., chief of staff at Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic in Crystal Lake, shares tips on the symptoms of chronic pain, what causes it and how to treat it naturally.

Pet of the Week - Sammy

This week’s Pet of the Week is Sammy. To find out more information about adopting Sammy, please contact Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Champ and Connie

This week's Pets of the Week are Champ and Connie. To find out more information about adopting Champ and Connie, please contact Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Barbershop Quartet

Area barbershop quartet the Clef Hangers has been romancing Valentine’s Day audiences since 1988. See what makes them and other quartets so romantic.

New look for a new year.

Give your house a fresh look by using items you already own. Jeff Rice, owner of Decor Designs Inc. in Crystal Lake, offers tips on how to create a warmer, more cohesive room. Tips include clearing the room first, then choosing a focal point and warming up the space by adding a botanical element.

K-Star Fitness

Ron Keable and Mary Hermann, owners of K-Star Fitness in Lake in the Hills, share tips for staying in shape, including keeping track of your progress, having a goal and the No. 1 factor - nutrition.

Pet of the Week - Rigo

This week's Pet of the Week is Rigo. To find out more information about adopting Rigo, please contact Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Pet of the Week - Murphy

This week's Pet of the Week is Murphy. To find out more information about adopting Murphy, please contact Helping Paws Animal Shelter at 815.338.4400. Please note that this pet may have already been adopted. Please contact the shelter for more information.

Wine and Dining Part 2

In Part 2, Andy Andresky (owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake) talks about wines from Italy and near Portugal in Spain. The wine from Spain comes from Mencia vines, which are typically 30 to 100 years old.

Wine and Dining Part 1

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, shares three wines that go well with food, as well as the four levels of Valpolicella wines.

Variations of Port Wine

Andy Andresky, owner of 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake, discusses three styles of port wines.

Time To Get Healthy

Discover the benefits of tai chi - particularly for seniors. Tai chi can help improve your mental and physical health.

Read To The Dogs

Learning to read is always better with a friend. That's what local children are learning as they participate in the Read to the Dogs Program at the Crystal Lake Public Library. The program lets kids interact with and read to therapy dogs.

Holiday Wines

1776 owner Andy Andreski, shares some tips on choosing the best wines for your holiday gatherings. Andy has all the varieties that are sure to make your party a hit!

Kids Cookie Class

Kids learn to bake holiday cookies with owner and chef at 1776.

Vital Signs: The Wellness Revolution

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck Jr. shares with viewers the term 'The Wellness Revolution' and what it means for your health.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 1

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Vital Signs: The Danger Signs of an Injury

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck Jr. shows viewers the danger signs of an injury and tips to prevent long term damage.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 22

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 21

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 20

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 19

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 18

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 17

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 16

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 15

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 14

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 13

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 12

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 11

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 10

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 9

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 8

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 7

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 6

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 5

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 4

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 3

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

Sing-Along Messiah: Part 2

Video from the Sing-Along Messiah performance held at the Raue Center on 12/12/2009. Featuring the Voices in Harmony, and the McHenry County College Chorus. With soloists Kristen Leslie (soprano), Buffy Baggot (mezzo-soprano), Peder Reiff (tenor), and Richard Ziebarth (baritone-bass). Conducted by Steven Szalaj.

ReStyle with Jeff Rice: 2009 Holiday Edition

Jeff Rice of Decor Designs gives his 12 steps to trimming the perfect Christmas Tree.

Christmas Candlelight Tour Preview

Diana Kenney, president of the Crystal Lake Historical Society, shares a sneak peek of the annual Christmas Candlelight Tour at the Colonel Palmer House.

Are you fitter than a fifth-grader?

Videographer Amanda Schwengel tries out the Presidential Physical Fitness tests with fifth-graders at Greenwood Elementary School in Woodstock.

ReStyle: Autumn Decor

Owner of Decor Designs, Jeffrey Rice, shows you how to make a seasonally inspired centerpiece and more autumn inspirations.

ReStyle: Spooky Halloween Decorations

Owner of Decor Designs, Jeffrey Rice, shows you how to create spooky scene in your home for Halloween.

Wine Time: Uncorking Wine

Andy Andresky teaches you how to properly uncork wines.

Vital Signs: A typical visit

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck Jr. walks viewers through a typical introductory visit to Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic in Crystal Lake.

Let's Go Shopping: Kosta's Gyros

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Funky Things

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Come and Dish

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Butcher on the Block

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Alfredo's Pizza and Pasta

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Aleyra Medispa

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip in and out of stores throughout Algonquin and Lake In The Hills. Tag along, and see all the great shopping experiences, west of Randall Rd!

Let's Go Shopping: Wickham

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Wickham Interiors in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Thomas' Tails

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Thomas' Tails in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Out of the Box

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Out of the Box in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Lloyd's Paint and paper Inc.

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Lloyd's Paint and Paper Inc. in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: La Bellissima

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into La Bellissima in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Howell's Gifts and KaleidoScoops

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Howell's Gifts and KaleidoScoops in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Heisler's Bootery

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Heisler's Bootery in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Let's Go Shopping: Dalzell and Co. Jewelers

Host Monica Skylling takes viewers on a shopping trip into Dalzell and Co. Jewelers in downtown Crystal Lake, IL.

Mainstay: Healing through horses

A video tour of Mainstay Therapeutic Riding Program in Richmond, which was included in the Healing Through Animals article in the September issue.

Wine Time: On The Vine

McHenry County Magazine wine columnist Andy Andresky talks about Conchord grapes.

ReStyle: How to Choose Wall Color

Jeff Rice, owner of Decor Designs, shares several steps on how to choose wall color when decorating a room.

Not-So-Empty Nesters: The Wilkins

McHenry County Magazine catches up with Jen, Joan and Hank Wilkins to find out more about what life is like in their not-so-empty nest.

Wine Time: How to Decant Wine

McHenry County Magazine wine columnist Andy Andresky discusses the importance of decanting wine.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Paul

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: A Loss for Words

A short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Adam

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Alex and Mike

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Alex Egg movie

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Alex

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Alicia

A circus vision short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Amanda and Sarah

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Annie and Natalie

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Bad Yogurt

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Bill Jordan

A silent short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Brandon and Adam

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Bjorn

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Brandon

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Breana and Ciera

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Carolyn Jummati

A digital portrait made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Carolyn

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Christian

A circus vision short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Clare and Ainsley

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Commercial Man

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Go On

A short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Conor

A short film set to music made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Cristy

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Day By Day

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Super Fan Larry

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: FUnemployment

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Hayden and Kevin

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Helen

A digital portrait made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: His and Hers

A short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Jacob

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: John, Alex and Nicholas

A circus vision film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Jessica

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Joy

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Maggie

A circus vision short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Justine

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Katie and Alex

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Kurt and Shea

A circus vision short film made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Kyle

A circus vision movie made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Last Date

A short film made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Lisa

A circus vision video made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Volleyball Tips by Megan

An instructional video made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Megan Ad

An advertisement for a new product made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Paul

A digital portrait made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Shannon

A digital portrait made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: Sophia and Issabella

A circus vision film created on a cell phone made by participants in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: 21st birthday party

A digital portrait of a 21st birthday party made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Raue Center mini-PAH: William

A black and white movie made by a participant in the Sage Studio Film Bootcamp and mini-Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH) held in July at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

ReStyle: How to Re-design a room

Jeff Rice, owner of Decor Designs, shares several steps on how to redesign a room using items you already have.

A school house divided

A video tour of the former German Lutheran Church School House in Crystal Lake, which was moved to College Street, split and converted into two homes.

Vital Signs: Responding to an Injury

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck discusses five common mistakes people make after sustaining an injury.

Wine Time: How to Taste Red Wine

McHenry County Magazine wine columnist Andy Andresky offers a lesson on how to taste red wine.

Bridge to Weight Loss

McHenry County Magazine talks with Centegra personal trainer Kathie Clark and takes a look at Centegra’s Bridge to Weight Loss group in Huntley.

An Inside Look at Marble Tech

Custom marble counter-top maker Marble Tech takes McHenry County Magazine on an inside tour of its Crystal Lake showroom and warehouse.

Inside Look at the Gould home

A video tour of Dan and Cheri Gould’s “Home Sweet Barn,“ which is detailed in May’s cover story.

Vital Signs: Migraines

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck discusses migraine headaches.

Wine Time: Tasting wine and chocolate

McHenry County Magazine wine columnist, Andy Andresky, shares his expertise on tasting chocolate with wine.

Horses Of A Different Color

Artists from around the county have been working on the Horses of a Different Color project put on by Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program, of Richmond.

Inside Look at Preparing for Baby

An inside look at the Infant CPR class offered by Centegra Health Systems as featured in McHenry County Magazine’s April edition article, Prenatal education extends to whole family.

Gardenfest 2009

A look at GardenFest 2009 on April 4 at McHenry County College. The expo featured local vendors and educational seminars that complement McHenry County Magazine’s April garden and landscaping features.

Vital Signs: Chronic Pain Conditions and Sleep

Dr. Daniel Strelcheck shares his expertise on chronic pain conditions and sleep in the premiere episode of Vital Signs video blog.

Inside Look at Mompreneurs with Sue Dobbe

Sue Dobbe, owner of Dobbe Marketing in Crystal Lake, chats with McHenry County Magazine Editor Jennifer Zegler to talk more about April’s cover story on local mompreneurs.

Wine Time: How to Taste White Wine

The first episode of Andy Andresky’s video blog discusses How To Taste White Wine. For more from Andy, read his column under the Home and Lifestyle tab.

Inside Look at Mompreneurs with Simply Homemade

Two of the cover story’s featured mompreneurs, Linda Matthias and Jacquie Jenkins, chat about balancing motherhood with their Crystal Lake meal preparation business, Simply Homemade.

Rec Rooms Rediscovered

Kim Meier, president of KLM Builders of Spring Grove, talks about the new rec room designs his company has been building.

MCTV: Video from McHenry County

From the Editor Blog

From the Editor

July McHenry County Magazine is here!

The July McHenry County Magazine is here, and it’s full of breathtaking photos and terrific local stories!

Bow Wow Blog

Bow Wow Blog

The Interview Day — The First Step in Making Doggy Day care Safe

Here at Camp Bow Wow, the first day your dog comes to visit is called his Interview Day.