Bannockburn Lifestyle
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1,500 families in need receive food at Grayslake pop-up pantryNov 04, 2020 12:00 am - While the country kept a sharp eye on the presidential election, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and College of Lake County kept their focus on feeding the needy. A dri...
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First Division Museum travel program begins with WWII tour of EuropeNov 01, 2020 10:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton has introduced “Footsteps of The First,” a small-group travel program combining cultural exploration and military h...
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Pop-up food market at CLCNov 01, 2020 12:00 am - A pop-up food market for families in needs will be 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington St. Grayslake. The market, in parki...
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2020 trick-or-treat hours in the suburbsOct 26, 2020 5:30 am - Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. This year, most suburbs are requiring masks (not just scary ones) for trick-or-treaters. Many are offering printable signs for those who ...
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Lake County forest district tries new approach to upgrade unique preserveOct 11, 2020 1:00 am - In a sign of the times, when every penny is being pinched and money for new projects is scarce, a new approach is underway to improve a Lake County forest preserve. Rath...
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Buffalo Grove man makes videos to motivate others to get out in natureOct 09, 2020 6:00 am - Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a toddler, David Goldman has battled an array of significant health issues over the years. The longtime Buffalo Grove resident points t...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...
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Restoration ecologists work to preserve orchids in Lake County Forest PreservesSep 11, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: The is part two of a two-part series looking at native orchids found in Lake County. Orchids, known to be elegant, evolved and delicate, are among the rar...
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Looking for fall outdoor fun? Suburban nature centers have it coveredSep 08, 2020 6:00 am - Virtual programming. Scaled-back events. Socially distanced hikes. Planning for fall has been an unusual process for suburban nature centers amid the restrictions and un...
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Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival goes onlineSep 04, 2020 6:00 am - The 44th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, which will be Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, will be entirely online this year. Many artists will ...