Campton Hills Lifestyle
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Annual 'Painted Ladies' contest seeks applicantsMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association is kicking off the 32nd annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," a beauty contest for homes and busin...
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Run for the STARS 5K June 9 to benefit STARS MinistryMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - The Run for the STARS 5K race will be held on Saturday, June 9, in Wheaton. Now in its 15th year, Run for the STARS is one of the larger Chicago area 5K races based on ...
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Stop and read the names on military statues, plaquesMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Take the time to read the names on those military statues and plaques
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Volunteers lead the way in downtown West ChicagoMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Mother Nature did her part in holding off rain on Saturday, May 12, for a Downtown Planting Party spearheaded by three West Chicago service clubs: Lions, Rotary and Kiwa...
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One West Chicago's symbolic community garden is in full bloomMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Pride in community diversity was in full bloom May 19 at downtown West Chicago's signature spring event, Blooming Fest. City staff planned an activity which invited the...
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Low supply of platelets raising concerns heading into Memorial Day WeekendMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Millions of Americans will use Memorial Day weekend to take a break from life's rigors. But for those needing a blood transfusion following an accident or for others wh...
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How Fox Valley Hands of Hope helps people grieving a lossMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A loved one facing a life-threatening illness and, even worse, the death of a loved one are two of the toughest situations a person will ever deal with. Since 1981, a ge...
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How volunteers in Dundee honor veteransMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - What would Memorial Day be without sentiments wrapped around it? With the flags, the parades, and veterans playing taps in cemeteries filled with fallen comrades, Americ...
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Memorial Day marks its 150th: How Elgin observed the first tribute to those who servedMay 22, 2018 11:00 pm - May 30, 2018, marks the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Begun in the aftermath of the Civil War, this day of remembrance was started by Gen. John A. Logan, ...
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6 parks and preserves where you can do more than just picnicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Although summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, the upcoming three-day weekend seems to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the season. In addition to Memorial D...