News Stories from August 20, 2018
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Searching for a European goldfinch in Lake County
Aug 24, 2018 11:56 AM - On a sunny July morning, Jeff woke up extra early and headed to Lake County, then to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to see the European goldfinch.
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Naperville mosque and church sponsor free health fair Sept. 8
Aug 24, 2018 10:59 AM - A free community health fair -- designed to spotlight a free health care clinic offered in Naperville year-round -- is being sponsored for the second year in a row by the Islamic Center of Naperville and one of the city's oldest Christian congregations. -
Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers
Aug 23, 2018 9:43 PM - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteers to help Fox Valley adults learn English. It is estimated that there are 42,000 adults in Kane County who need to improve their English. -
Why the rabbit population is peaking in the suburbs
Aug 22, 2018 7:06 AM - Every 10 years, more or less, the rabbit population reaches a peak. In the suburbs, we seem to be reaching one of these cyclic population highs. -
How a group of bikers put a bullied Streamwood teen on 'Cloud 9'
Aug 21, 2018 12:01 PM - The bullying of Megan Kuntz got so bad last year that her mother had to pull her out of school for the final two weeks of classes. On Monday, a group of bikers inspired by a viral Facebook post escorted the Streamwood teen back to school with a message for her bullies: It's got to stop. -
Marriott Theatre hosting concert tribute to late director Rachel Rockwell
Aug 21, 2018 10:16 AM - The stars of Marriott Theatre's 2017 production of Mamma Mia!" reunite next month in tribute to the revival's late director Rachel Rockwell, who died in May at age 49. -
Youthquake Unites Young Conservatives and Liberals
Aug 21, 2018 9:34 AM - Youthquake is a civics program that seeks to combat political polarization and fosters civic consciousness amongst Chicago area high school students of diverse political affiliations. -
Colonial Cafe closes abruptly in Elgin and Crystal Lake
Aug 21, 2018 7:15 AM - The Elgin and Crystal Lake locations of Colonial Cafe abruptly closed Monday after decades in business. -
Donate Blood at Schaumburg's Community Blood Drive Aug. 30Aug 21, 2018 7:10 AM - The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive in Schaumburg.
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Drake makes birthday wish come true for Downers Grove girl at Lurie Children's Hospital
Aug 21, 2018 6:08 AM - An 11-year-old girl who asked Drake to visit her on her birthday while she awaits a heart transplant saw her birthday wish come true when the three-time Grammy Award winner stopped by her hospital room Monday.
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