Bolingbrook Lifestyle
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Celebrating Earth Day: Aurora church hosts 'Creating Environmental Justice'Apr 23, 2024 9:01 pm - On April 21, New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Envi...
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How an Aurora teacher is giving students a sense of belongingApr 23, 2024 6:00 am - Rachael Mahmood, one of 15 finalists for 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, teaches her fifth grade students at Georgetown Elementary in Aurora to embrace their identity as their greatest strength.
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Naperville Park District asks visitors to help protect wildlife in the parksApr 22, 2024 5:47 pm - As signs of spring appear in the woodlands and in the parks, the Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to be aware of the needs of birds and other wildlife that...
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How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its futureApr 22, 2024 10:35 am - Nearly 60 years after their racehorse won the Kentucky Derby, the Dan and Ada Rice home is undergoing extensive renovations, and a series of surrounding gardens will be revitalized on the grounds of the couple's former estate near Wheaton.
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Morton Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium report conservation progress after one year as global Centers for Species SurvivalApr 17, 2024 7:02 pm - A year after the Morton Arboretum and the Shedd Aquarium became two of just 18 global Centers for Species Survival, the two budding Chicagoland institutions have traveled the world conducting conservation and research efforts.
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One of Aurora's oldest Black churches celebrates 80th anniversaryApr 16, 2024 10:02 pm - The energy was palpable on this first Sunday at Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin joined Pastor Gregory Jones and the co...
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Celebrating the earth: Aurora church women focus on climate changeApr 16, 2024 6:29 pm - Focusing on climate change, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated United Women in Faith Sunday on April 14. Morning worship was conducted by members of Wesl...
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Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago celebrates Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new yearApr 16, 2024 12:41 pm - On Sunday, April 7, the Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new year, at the elegant Ashyana Banquets in Do...
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Aurora area Sikhs celebrate Holy Day of VaisakhiApr 15, 2024 11:37 pm - Aurora area Sikhs gathered this weekend with Sikhs from the western suburbs to celebrate one of the most holy days on the Sikh Calendar. Also known as the Sikh New Year, ...
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:45 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.