All Stories from April 18, 2024 (Change date)
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Geese galore: Birds set up nests, lay eggs around the suburbsApr 18, 2024 2:28 pm - Across the suburbs, it’s the time of year when Canada geese start putting down temporary roots in unlikely places. The birds have been spotted setting up nests and laying...
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New book by ex-diplomat from Lake Barrington describes a unique cultural exchangeApr 18, 2024 2:25 pm - For 52 years, the Fulbright Commission on Cyprus brought together Greek and Turkish Cypriots as one of the only bicommunal organizations on the island. The conflict betwe...
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Don’t get mowed over by lawn and garden scammersApr 18, 2024 1:50 pm - Gardening and lawn care services are a multibillion dollar industry for homeowners in the United States. The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for those who try to capitalize on your lawn and garden needs.
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A primer on the suburbs’ newest housing option: build-to-rentApr 18, 2024 1:43 pm - If you feel like you recently have seen more signs in the suburbs for new single-family or townhouse rentals — or built-to-rent (BTR) homes as the real estate industry ca...
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Iconic restaurant Port Edward sails into new era 60 years after openingApr 18, 2024 1:33 pm - The seafood restaurant got a makeover, but strong legacy of late founder remains Some impactful changes have been made to the longstanding downtown Algonquin restaur...
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SCARCE forum to dive into regional water issuesApr 18, 2024 12:50 pm - Regional experts will discuss threats to water quality during a forum hosted by the environmental education nonprofit SCARCE in Addison next Wednesday. The event is prese...
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Cantigny and Chicago Botanic Garden launch summer internship program for military veteransApr 18, 2024 12:49 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and Cantigny in Wheaton are partnering to support military veterans and ease their transition to the civilian workforce. This summer...
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SASED names Outdoor Learning Day after longtime educator Rich LarenApr 18, 2024 12:36 pm - Rich Laren, an exceptional special education teacher, has left an indelible mark on our community throughout his dedicated years at the School Association for Special Edu...
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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80Apr 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died a...
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A heist movie gleefully collides with a monster movie in ‘Abigail’Apr 18, 2024 11:56 am - If you always thought your garden-variety heist movies could do with a bit more blood-sucking vampire, have we got a flick for you. “Abigail,” featuring a 12-year-old tutu-wearing member of the undead, is a gleeful genre-smashing romp through puddles of gore.