Lifestyle Stories from December 3, 2020 (Change date)
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'Dear Santa' documentary a heartwarming gift about the power of generosityDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - “Dear Santa” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Dana Nachman's documentary “Dear Santa” is an accomplished journalistic work of nonfiction that profiles altruistic human actions at their true Ch...
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Aubrey Plaza gives brilliant performance in indie film 'Black Bear'Dec 03, 2020 5:00 am - “Black Bear” - ★ ★ ★ 'Tis the season of great Aubrey Plaza performances, apparently. The “Parks and Recreation” and “Legion” alum has been long overdue for a breakout f...
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Barrington, Palatine fire departments launch 'Wreath' campaignsDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - The Barrington and Palatine fire departments have launched their annual "Keep the Wreath Red" programs to remind everyone to be mindful of potential fires caused by holi...
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Book review: Excellent 'Dolly Parton, Songteller' shows her workhorse life, with show-pony frillsDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - "Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics" by Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann (Chronicle Books) Dolly Parton doesn't remember if she actually wrote...
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COVID-19 documentary '76 Days' offers compelling portrait of compassionDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - “76 Days” — ★ ★ ★ ★ Miracles abound in “76 Days,” a gripping documentary set in Wuhan, China, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Filmed in four hospitals ov...
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District 207 fundraiser crosses $100,000 thresholdDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - A fundraiser benefiting Maine Township High School District 207 families struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic has crossed the $100,000 threshold, official...
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Constable: Childhood fun in nature inspires Geneva writer's poetryDec 03, 2020 4:30 am - Growing up on Chicago's Gold Coast as the son of a prestigious doctor, Rick Holinger of Geneva had his “epiphany” on the edge of the Catskill Mountains while he was a st...
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Believe Project: $100 to help grieving couple receive some help and recoverDec 03, 2020 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Emily Hawkins of Round Lake Heights. Hawkins wants to give the money to a couple she knows. Here is an excer...
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Local American Legion host 'Giving Tree' through Dec. 12Dec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Northwest DuPage American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1084 is hosting "The Giving Tree" to make the holidays a little brighter for children and families in need through the Un...
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Sen. Laura Murphy collecting holidays cards for those in long-term careDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is collecting holiday cards to deliver to the residents at local long-term care facilities, to help them stay connected to their community and...
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