Carpentersville Lifestyle
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'Things are flying off the shelves': Salvation Army home goods pantry in Elgin sees rising need for essentialsOct 10, 2022 5:30 am - As a single mother with three daughters, Nohemi Perez of Elgin found it impossible to make ends meet as prices on necessities from food to gas to rent kept rising. "I on...
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Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good causeOct 09, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good cause
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Hundreds of bikers come together to benefit underprivileged kidsOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - Hundreds of motorcyclists, some with toys strapped to the back of their bikes, hit the road Sunday for the 36th annual DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy & Food Run. DuKane A.B.A.T....
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Dave Heun shares his top spots for a fall walk in the Tri-CitiesOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Fall has settled in as peak color season brings all of its splendor, making it time to share some of our favorite walking areas and those touted by others. You may see a...
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Illinois ranked 15th in bike-friendly statusOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Illinois is 15th in the Bicycle Friendly State rankings, but just what does that mean? How does an entire state improve? These are likely to be among the key questions c...
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Huntley church to host 'Boo to Hunger' food drive and Trunk-or-TreatOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold two special Halloween-themed family events in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 29. A "Boo to Hunger"...
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Three Elgin churches to help with free food distribution SaturdayOct 06, 2022 1:00 am - The Northern Illinois Mobile Food Pantry will be in the St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church parking lot, 36W957 Highland Ave. in Elgin, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Satur...
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Simulation sheds light on reality of suburban povertyOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Palatine High School Assistant Principal Chris Cirrincione counts his money once, twice, then once more, placing the bills in neat piles on the floor in front of his cha...
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Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and moreOct 05, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30 at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig races, Ani...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 19Oct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or tho...