Lifestyle
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1 million fewer single-use plastics for Lake County operations in 2023? Two 'Fridges' to helpFeb 22, 2023 4:00 am - A pilot program to deploy two “Farmer's Fridges,” which hold and dispense fresh foods, is the next step in Lake County's initiative to reduce single-use plastics at its ...
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In 5 years, Deerfield nonprofit grows from one post to a major child volunteer movementFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Gratitude Generation, a Deerfield-based nonprofit that in 2022 helped 42,000 people, began with a single Facebook post from a North Shore mother. "I am looking to teach ...
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Northbrook Symphony to hold Winter ConcertFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Schumann's Cello Concerto in A Minor, performed by Noah Chen, is featured in the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concert, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Sheely Ce...
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Signal Hill NSDAR announces history essay contest winnersFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Imagine you are a delegate from one of the 13 colonies serving in the Second Continental Congress, 1775-1781, and you need to determine what is important for you to acco...
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Residents of Friendship Village Senior Living in Schaumburg Celebrate Mardi GrasFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Residents of Friendship Village senior living community in Schaumburg celebrated Mardi Gras last night, with festive masks and accessories, great food, and entertainment...
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Huntley church to hold Grafton Food Pantry drive Feb. 25Feb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Du...
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Group Helps Homeless Kids With Special Gift BagsFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ten members of Alpha Nu chapter of DKG met in Lake Forest at Fill a Heart for Kids. This not-for-profit organization helps homeless kids as well as those living in fost...
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Dining out: National Margarita Day specials on tap todayFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - National Margarita Day It's here! Restaurants are feting National Margarita Day Wednesday, Feb. 22, with tasty drink specials. Here are a few: • The Bien Trucha Gro...
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District 15 substitute teacher honored for going above and beyondFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - There is no substitute for good teaching. Substitute teacher Steve Johnson proves that in his work with his students at Conyers Learning Academy in Rolling Meadows. Pala...
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Things to do Feb. 24-March 2: Chicago Golf Show, Lake County Craft Beer Fest & moreFeb 21, 2023 12:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday "Frindle": 10 a.m. daily through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.,...