Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Algonquin Area Public Library fosters caring with Giving TreesDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - Continuing a 20-plus year holiday season tradition, the Algonquin Area Public Library District is featuring Community Giving Trees at the Harnish Main Library and Eastga...
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$100 for a neighbor in needDec 04, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Helen Labuda of Algonquin. Here is an excerpt of her story: “I have a 73-year-old neighbor who lost her ...
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West Dundee church to host Hilltop Community Supper Dec. 11Dec 03, 2018 10:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts "Hilltop Community Suppers," an outreach effort that offers a free monthly meal served restaurant-style on the second Tuesday...
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Elgin student's gifts connect moms with premature babiesDec 03, 2018 4:30 am - An Elgin college student donated 62 tiny quilts and 41 even tinier quilted hearts she made for babies born prematurely at Advocate Sherman Hospital. Emily Neuman, 20, an...
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M.A. Burger & Shakes Company offers healthier optionsDec 02, 2018 10:00 pm - Paul Marrin knew the South Elgin area was in need of a good burger spot. But he didn't know just how popular the new M.A. Burger and Shakes Company would be along the Ra...
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Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce honors community volunteersDec 02, 2018 10:00 pm - Individuals who make a difference in their communities were recently honored by the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce during a special dinner at Randall Oaks Golf...
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Painted Ladies: The suburbs' colorful homes, businesses receive honorsDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - It takes a special type of person to invest the time, energy and money necessary to rehabilitate an old house or storefront. But it takes even more dedication to turn an...
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$100 to help single mom battling illnessDec 01, 2018 12:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Elizabeth Mari of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her story: "We have a part-time secretary who is a single...
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Elgin woman goes from survivor to warrior against cancerNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - After losing both her parents to cancer and being a breast cancer survivor herself, Jennifer Fox has dedicated her time to helping others afflicted by this disease. The ...
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Annual Christmastime at the Fine Line Show opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center's annual artisan gift sale, "Christmastime at the Fine Line Show," opens from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Now in its 31st year, each...