Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Thoughts on some of the Tri-Cities' businesses that opened, closed or seemed in limbo for 2021Jan 07, 2022 5:00 am - My first column of a new year traditionally looks back at some of the interesting people and places highlighted in “Talk of the Town” for the past 12 months. Today, we'l...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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Bartlett couple purge for adventure as 'digital nomads'Jan 06, 2022 4:30 am - Some people started the New Year with a resolution to change one thing in their lives. Phyllis and Jerry Campagna ended 2021 by getting rid of almost all their stuff to ...
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Disney magic on tap for dads, daughters in ElginJan 06, 2022 12:00 am - After a year off, Elgin's annual Daddy Daughter Dance is back for 2022. The traditionally sold-out event will run for two nights, Feb. 25 and 26, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It ...
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Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers sponsors $5,000 challenge grant to support Feeding IllinoisJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - A matching-grant challenge by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers supplied nearly 90,000 meals statewide this holiday season. Lisa Nyuli,...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Fellowship Housing's annual fundraising gala returns to in-person event, Feb. 26Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - The nonprofit organization that exists to empower local single moms will once again host an elegant evening of fundraising while celebrating the extraordinary hardworkin...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Dining bites: Bottomless ramen at Tokio Pub; Roka Akor's wine and omakase dinnerJan 05, 2022 5:00 am - Wine & omakase dinner If you're over the winter weather already, warm up with Roka Akor's O'Shaughnessy Estate Wine Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11. Luke Russ...
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Elgin History Museum receives support from DARJan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - The Elgin History Museum received financial support from Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, for two initiatives: $500 for the children's education program deve...