Elgin Lifestyle
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Grief & healing: Don’t forget to play; it can help rebuild your identityApr 27, 2024 5:37 pm - A survivor may believe joining in some merriment may feel like a betrayal of the one who died. Why should we be happy when he or she can’t be here?
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Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideas to get you startedMay 06, 2024 12:25 pm - It may seem like you have plenty of time before Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, but dining reservations go quickly. We found a few places — about 100, give or take — to get you started.
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Safely dispose of prescription medications at Hines VA Hospital on April 27Apr 22, 2024 2:56 pm - All Chicago-area residents, including non-veterans, can safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medications at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S. 5th Ave, Hines, in Parking Lot A, located near the main hospital entrance.
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Grief & healing: Being sentimentalApr 18, 2024 11:51 am - In long-term grief, sentimentality can sting, but also bring comfort.
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Chicago Bronze handbell ensemble celebrating 25th anniversary with April 27 concert in West DundeeApr 18, 2024 3:55 pm - On Saturday, April 27, First Congregational Church of Dundee will host a handbell concert featuring the Chicago Bronze English Handbell Ensemble in celebration of its 25t...
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Misfits JiuJitsu in St. Charles combines martial arts with mental health helpApr 15, 2024 10:33 am - Misfits Jiujitsu takes a different approach to martial arts, emphasizing fitness of the mind over toughness on the mat. Owner Brad Edmondson has struggled with mental hea...
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 16, 2024 6:49 am - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:46 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.
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Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and moreApr 03, 2024 2:04 pm - Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Dol...
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Spring cleaning: Volunteers pick up trash on miles of area bike trailsApr 12, 2024 10:29 am - Bike Palatine Club vice president Kevin Keehn often wondered who picked up all the roadside trash after a long winter. That question led him on a personal mission of picking up litter along Northwest suburban roads/trails where he annually cycles a couple thousand miles.