There's plenty to consider when you move into a new home. This checklist will help you make sure the process is as smooth as possible.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Official Kick Off Party!!
With summer travel season approaching, find out how to keep your home safe while you're away.
It’s summer, are you ready for it? It’s hot, sundresses, flip flops, short shorts and tank tops are all going to be making an appearance in front of your customers.
Is now the time to take advantage of the housing market? This blog explores the possibility of purchasing a new home when you already own a home.
Please join us for the D300 Foundation Annual Golf Outing at Boulder Ridge Country Club on June 4th and celebrate "Excellence in Education."
fundraising suggestions requested
Maintaining a routine for your children during the summer can help reduce learning-loss and make it easier for them to return to school in the fall.
"You're finally here," I whispered when my daughter was born. She looked at me as if to say "It's about time."
CDC urges people born between 1945-65/baby boomers to get Hepaititis C testing to avoid Liver Cancer. Please call us at 630 232 2025 for details.
Children who participate in summer reading programs score higher on tests and are better prepared for school in the fall.
“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.” ― Peter Drucker How do you that?!?! How do you make sure you use the right style with the right person?
Sarah is 12 years old and lives in McHenry. She enjoys softball, gymnastics, roller skating, and loves to swim. Sarah could use a Big Sister to confide in and help teach her responsibility.
While I believe that hosting an Au Pair is truly a rewarding experience, there are some pitfalls that need to be considered before jumping into this unique cultural exchange program.
Mark your calendars - Inaugural Village of Algonquin Run for Recreation 10-Miler to take place this Saturday, May 19th - Runners & Volunteers needed! To register, please visit www.algonquin.org/race.
3 mile, Breast Cancer Walk in Ted Spella Park on August 4th
Grief can take care of itself; but to get the full value of a joy you must have someone to divide it with--Mark Twain.
Influencing our GDP Growth
The D300 Foundation and Target Stores partner together for the Third Annual Summer Theatre Program - Presenting a full production of Bye Bye Birdie
Go Au Pair has added a cluster to the North and Northwest Chicago Suburbs and Southeastern Wisconsin. With this blog, I hope to show how hosting an Au Pair can be an amazing experience.
This week's waiting Wednesday features 13 year old Little Sister Megan from Richmond. Why wait another week? Start Something today!
Yea, hath God said...light unto thee...and something, something...um, what?
Little Sister Karli could benefit from time spent with a positive adult role model. As a Big Sister, you can give a girl an opportunity to see beyond her everyday world and dream big!
Our fascination with the Amish will be explored with author Saloma Miller Furlong's personal experience.
Rainbow Restaurant and Pancake House on Route 31/Main Street in the Algonquin's Fox River Center mall now open for breakfast and lunch.
We still need more MEN to volunteer to be Big Brother Mentors to help us reach our goal for 30 MEN in 30 DAYS!
Applause is amazing. But is it important? Would I love my job without it? WOULD YOU? DO YOUR EMPLOYEES?
This week's Waiting Wednesday features three young boys waiting for a Big Brother in Algonquin; Jackson, Xander, and Dane.
The third MENtor Monday Event at Buffalo Wild Wings in Crystal Lake was another BIG Success!! Thanks to Joe and Tina from Star 105 McHenry County who came out to support Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Sign up to run or volunteer for the inaugural Run for Recreation 10-Miler on Saturday, May 19th
Wrap it in religion and call it God...hold the heebie-jeebies, please.
Humor, Laughter, and Mirth...Live with all of these long after birth! The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) Annual Conference held April 19-22, 2012 in Rosemont, Il
Have you ever been in a workplace bullying situation? Or were you the bully? A CareerBuilder survey last year showed 29 percent of American workers ages 24 or younger said they were bullied at work.
JACOBS SPIRIT NIGHT PACKS BWW
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Joe and Tina from the Star Morning show at Buffalo Wild Wings in Crystal Lake from 6-8PM for MENtor Mondays!
“I have discovered that spending time with my little has made me think about being a 7 yr old kid again. I enjoy seeing my Little's excitement about things as an adult I would take for granted.."
The community comes together for the Algonquin - Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
This week's 'Waiting Wednesday' features five boys waiting for a Big Brother in Woodstock. We still need more Big Brothers to reach our goal for '30 MEN in 30 DAYS!'
Winning Together