Batavia Lifestyle
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to hold remote tutor training Jan. 10-19Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will hold a free tutor training workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 10-19, on Zoom. The nonprofit helps adults r...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Twin sisters love living under the same roof again at Monarch LandingJan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Barb likes to introduce Anne to people as her older sister. It's accurate, albeit just minimally so. "She's older by two minutes, so I got to be the baby of the family,...
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Things to do Dec. 31-Jan. 6: Last days for holiday light shows, fests and moreDec 29, 2021 5:00 am - Festivals Light Up the Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An indoor, temperature-controlled experience feat...
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Geneva church collects donations to support Afghan refugee familiesDec 28, 2021 10:00 pm - After hearing about the plight of Afghan refugees, Nancie Lillie couldn't sleep at night. She knew her congregation at United Methodist Church of Geneva had already com...
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry hands out 400 filled Christmas stockingsDec 27, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry staffers and volunteers distributed 400 stuffed holiday stockings in a drive-through giveaway Wednesday, Dec. 22. Stockings were fille...
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2021's most notable deaths: DuPage County, Fox ValleyDec 27, 2021 5:00 am - Trailblazing politicians. Dedicated community servants. Business leaders whose philanthropic work enriched their communities. And a Tuskegee Airman who participated in t...
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St. Charles historian looks back at Christmas during World War IIDec 24, 2021 5:00 am - St. Charles historian looks back at Christmas during World War II
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Things to do Dec. 24-30: Holiday festivals, light shows, performances and moreDec 22, 2021 5:00 am - Note: Events are subject to change because of COVID-19 restrictions or because the event has sold out. Call ahead or check the website before you go. Festivals Light Up ...