Bartlett Lifestyle
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'Don't freak out' if perennials make early appearanceDec 28, 2015 12:00 am - A day like Monday makes many of us wish we could fast forward to spring, but some of our plants seem to have the jump on us. Many suburban gardeners already are seeing s...
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U-46 schools donate money, food to needy familiesDec 23, 2015 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 schools this month raised more than $8,000, collected nearly 3,000 gifts and more than 100 boxes of canned goods for needy families. For...
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Generous donors give to the Bartlett libraryDec 17, 2015 10:00 pm - A generous donation from Al and Marie Herzfeld is helping the Bartlett Public Library District welcome the holiday spirit this year. The Herzfelds recently donated a tot...
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'Elgin Celebrates the Holidays' could be city's newest traditionDec 16, 2015 7:00 am - After this Sunday, Elgin may have a new holiday tradition on its already-busy calendar. For the first time, the Hemmens Cultural Center is hosting "Elgin Celebrates the ...
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St. Charles Singles Club plans winter eventsDec 15, 2015 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Singles Club activities are planned, and singles, 40 or older, are invited to participate in the fun. There are many opportunities to meet friends for me...
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U-46 schools give back to the communityDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - Students and staff in School District U-46 are helping their peers and neighbors in need this holiday season. From food and toy drives, to special shopping trips to buy ...
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LifeSource's 'Triple Your Giving' supports Northern Illinois Food BankDec 09, 2015 10:00 pm - LifeSource kicked off the holiday season by stocking the shelves of hospitals throughout metropolitan Chicago with an adequate supply of blood, while donors helped stock...
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Homeless need urgent after loss of shelterDec 06, 2015 6:15 am - Demand for space in Lake County's homeless shelters has increased since last winter, leaving the PADS Lake County organization struggling to find room for everyone on so...
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DuPage Meals on Wheels dropping to 2 days a week due to state cutsDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - The state's budget problems have forced the DuPage Senior Citizens Council to put the brakes on its Meals on Wheels program. Council leaders say the nonprofit organizati...
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How you can help DuPage charities on #GivingTuesdayNov 30, 2015 12:00 am - Everywhere we turn this time of year, we're reminded it's the “season of giving.” Today, the #GivingTuesday movement urges us to extend our charity beyond trading pretty...