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WAYS to present unit about sexual abuse Jan 29, 2015 11:01 AM
Submitted by Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services has announced its continuing education topic, “Treatment Strategies for Working with Sexually Abused Children.” It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. This Continuing Education Unit will be presented by Bonnie Fries, a licensed clinical social worker and assistant director for The Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County.
Caring for wildlife: Auction to raise money for Fox Valley center Jan 29, 2015 1:22 PM
Submitted by Fox Valley Wildlife Center The Fox Valley Wildlife Center in Elburn will hold its 13th annual Winter Dinner Auction from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Fox Valley Country Club in North Aurora. Tickets are $50 per person. This is its biggest fundraiser of the year and all money raised goes toward the care and treatment of the animals who come into their care.
County Agricultural Fairs Contribute to Local Economies in Illinois Jan 30, 2015 10:26 AM
Cindy Sarkady Charlotte Roberts, 4-H member of Chain of Lakes 4-H club and Teen Ambassador represented Lake County at the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs (IAAF).
Habitat for Humanity to host money-management course Jan 28, 2015 3:09 PM
Submitted by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Financial Peace University, a free, public, personal money-management course, will be offered by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity starting Saturday, Jan. 31. The interactive class will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 31 through March 28, at Genesis Community Church, 1300 S. Broadway in Montgomery. Individuals and couples earning up to $45,000 annually are invited.
2015 Sedgebrook Fitness Goals Jumpstarted During Holidays Jan 28, 2015 11:05 AM
Ivy Marketing Group Residents of Sedgebrook senior living community in Lincolnshire are entering a new year with fitness goals that were sown over the holidays.
Girl Scouts open winter camp to families Jan 27, 2015 4:25 PM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is offering “Frosty Frolic” to all local families who want to experience winter camping together! Families, couples and small groups are invited to bundle up and explore Camp Dean in Big Rock from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents Day). Registration is open and ends Wednesday, Feb. 4.
St. Hubert Catholic School Earns Award at Future Citiy Competition Jan 27, 2015 7:25 AM
myonkus St. Hubert Catholic School Earns Award at Future Citiy Competition
GreenFields of Geneva honor MLK’s legacy by serving as blanketeers for Project Linus Jan 23, 2015 6:47 PM
Ivy Marketing Group On Jan. 19, GreenFields of Geneva honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service. “Dr. King devoted his life to helping create a better world. MLK Day is known as a ‘day on’ rather than a ‘day off’,” said Rebecca Sytsma, activities coordinator at GreenFields. “We recruited GreenFields residents along with volunteers from throughout the area, to collaborate on a wonderful service project.”
Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships Jan 26, 2015 9:15 AM
Submitted by Carol Hoidahl The Norwegian National League of Chicago is offering scholarships and cash prizes to deserving students who are of Norwegian heritage residing in the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will.
Saddened by death of Kane Co. auditor Jan 22, 2015 12:01 AM
A Sugar Grove letter to the editor: I was saddened by the recent passing of Jerry Morrow who was my predecessor as Kane County Auditor. I had the opportunity work as a contractual auditor while Jerry served as the accountant for Kane County.
Albright Theatre presents “The Mousetrap” Jan 23, 2015 10:26 PM
Linda Brooks The Albright Theatre Company in Batavia presents Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” It is a murder mystery that focuses on a group of strangers who have been stranded at the Monkswell Manor during a snowstorm. The Manor also holds something else — a suspect to the recent murder of a woman in London. In true Christie fashion, “The Mousetrap” will keep you guessing who the killer is until the very end.
Spice up Saturday night at Chili Cook-Off Jan 21, 2015 2:18 PM
Submitted by Grace Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake will have a Chili Cook-Off, Pie Bake-Off, and Game Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. There will be prizes for chili, pie, and bingo. It is open to the public and they only ask a free will donation. The chili judging will begin at 5:30 p.m., with pie judging at 6:30 p.m.
Suburban home prices experience strong gains in 2014 Jan 21, 2015 5:26 PM
Amy Robey The suburban Chicago housing market ended 2014 on a positive note: the number of homes that went under contract in December 2014 increased 19.4 percent over the same period last year, the largest year-over-year increase to date. Home prices also continued to grow, with the median sales price of detached homes up 8.8 percent compared with 2013, according to statistics released today by the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters as a part of National Mentoring Month Jan 21, 2015 6:46 PM
Jenifer Kohl This January will mark the 14th annual National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Kane and Kendall Counties is participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults.
Italian buffet to benefit Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice Jan 21, 2015 8:34 PM
Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is hosting “Viva Villa Verone,” an evening with an Italian buffet and high-energy entertainment. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Villa Verone in Geneva. All proceeds benefit Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. Seating is limited.
Holy Cross to celebrate Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25-31 Jan 20, 2015 6:33 PM
Elizabeth Carlson With the theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” students, faculty and parents at Holy Cross School in Batavia will join Catholic schools nationwide to celebrate Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25-31.
Bowling for Charity Event at Streamwood Bowl! Jan 21, 2015 7:09 AM
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Bowling for Charity Event at Streamwood Bowl!
Corron Farm invites families for winter fun Jan 19, 2015 3:39 PM
Submitted by village of Campton Hills Looking for something fun to do with the family? “Winter Wonders at Historic Corron Farm” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the farm, 7N761 Corron Road. LL Bean will provide “Snowshoe Basics.” Whether you are new to snowshoeing or a seasoned snowshoer, they will teach you some basic techniques to enhance your enjoyment of the sport.
Primatologist to lead next STEM Cafe Jan 18, 2015 4:37 PM
Submitted by NIU Northern Illinois University invites you to its next STEM Cafe, “More Fun than a Barrel of Monkey Bones: What Primate Fossils Can Tell Us About Ourselves,” by Elgin resident Dan Gebo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Eduardo’s in DeKalb. “Professor of the Year” and world renowned primatologist, Gebo has traveled the globe studying living and extinct primates to understand the diversity of life and the progress of primate and human evolution. Join us to explore his latest discoveries and gain a better understanding of life itself.
Learn about invasive pests at workshop Jan 18, 2015 4:24 PM
Submitted by University of Illinois Extension The University of Illinois Extension will offer “First Detector: Invasive Pests Workshop” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Cantigny Park and Museum in Wheaton. The Illinois First Detector Workshops are aimed at improving first detector training and invasive species awareness.