Burlington Lifestyle
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South Barrington teen teaches art to help seniors, refugeesMay 01, 2023 5:30 am - When Hafsah Khan started painting four years ago, it served as an outlet for her emotions. “It's therapeutic ... it definitely is a coping mechanism,” said Hafsah, 16, o...
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Richardson farm's fest features more than 1 million flowers, 60 varietiesApr 28, 2023 6:01 am - Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove is holding its third annual Tulip Festival in April and May featuring 12 acres and more than 1 million flowers, with more than ...
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Women Build reaches new heights for Habitat for HumanityApr 27, 2023 11:00 pm - While she grew up on the 46th floor of the John Hancock Center in Chicago, HGTV designer and host Alison Victoria loves being on the ground floor with Habitat for Humani...
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Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival hopes to make everyone feel 'safe and welcome in our space'Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - Four years after planning started, Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival is set to step off on June 3. Event organizer Kayla Bates founded ELGbtq+ after moving to Elgi...
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American Red Cross to honor Aurora police officers at 21st annual Heroes Breakfast May 11Apr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is honoring Aurora Police Officers Alexander Lopez and Andrew Soderlund as this year's Law Enforcement Heroes at the organizati...
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Dundee Backyard Garden Club to hold annual plant sale May 20Apr 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club will host its annual plant sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in Grafelman Park, off Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. It ...
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Elgin financial advisor awarded $15,000 grant from Northwestern MutualApr 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisers, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership t...
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Things to do April 28-May 4: BoDeans, Hiplet Ballerinas, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest and moreApr 25, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Central States Coin Show: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 27-28; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29; and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Su...
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A refrain of 'never again': Violins of Hope exhibit arrives in Elgin, showcasing Holocaust-era instrumentsApr 25, 2023 5:30 am - Bringing a message to never forget the past, the Violins of Hope arrived in Elgin Monday. The project is a series of concerts and exhibits based on a collection of stri...
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Barbecue for a cause: Oswego church to host Habitat for Humanity fundraiser April 29Apr 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Oswego Presbyterian Church will host a barbecue fundraiser Saturday, April 29. The drive-through event will benefit Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity and ...