Carol Stream Lifestyle
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Blue Christmas vigil set for Dec. 21 at St. Matthew UCC in WheatonDec 18, 2023 10:17 pm - For those experiencing the death of loved ones, divorce, diagnosis, and other difficulties, the holiday season no longer brings the festive joy that it once did. On the...
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‘I don’t know what I’d do without them’: Dentist volunteers offer free care to patientsDec 17, 2023 5:47 pm - Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount the McCormick Foundation will contribute for every dollar donated by a reader. About 10 years ago, w...
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How suburban counties are spending opioid settlement moneyDec 16, 2023 3:00 pm - With millions of dollars flowing into their coffers from landmark settlements with opioid companies, suburban county governments are mapping out how to spend some of the ...
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‘You’re a ninja!’: How therapeutic martial arts is helping pediatric patientsDec 16, 2023 5:30 am - Marianne Ogbonnaya experiences many satisfying moments while helping pediatric patients at area hospitals. One of the most satisfying, though, happened earlier this month...
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DuPage Senior Citizens Council partners with Lombard Veterinary Hospital to help senior pet ownersDec 15, 2023 11:07 pm - The DuPage Senior Citizens Council has partnered with Lombard Veterinary Hospital to be the recipient of their Giving With a Thankful Heart campaign. From Nov. 1 until ...
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Things to do Dec. 15-21: Holiday light shows, Wintrust Winterland, concerts, 'Messiah,' markets and moreDec 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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Wheaton police to 'Stuff the Squad' with food pantry donationsDec 10, 2023 12:00 am - Wheaton police will hold a donation drive this week to help restock the shelves of the Milton Township Food Pantry. As the name suggests, the department's "Stuff the Squ...
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Naperville's Calvary Church to host 'Sounds of Christmas' concert Dec. 16Dec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Calvary Church in Naperville presents "Sounds of Christmas," a musical celebration of the season. This free event features an orchestra and choir that will perform one ...
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101-year-old living her best life at Oak Trace Senior Living in Downers GroveDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Her life is even fuller now. And that's saying quite a bit. Rose Pepe is "an indomitable spirit. The thing that characterizes Rose is that she's so full of love and is t...
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League honors Jason Sullivan with its inaugural Rising Star Civic AwardDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale honored Jason Sullivan with its Rising Star Civic Award at their "Decade of Impact" 10th anniversary celebration held ...