Carpentersville Lifestyle
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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...
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Mental health check in - Five tips for a healthy mind and bodyMay 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Dr. Andrew Segovia Kulik, chair of psychiatry at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, is the first to admit that maintaining good mental health is hard, even for t...
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Dundee library to host Drive-up Book Donation Day and Book Sale May 26May 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Donate your unwanted books, then fill up your shelves again - all in one day. On Saturday, May 26, the Friends of the Library will hold a book sale and drive-up book don...
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100 Women Who Care chapter donates $8,300 to WINGS ProgramMay 21, 2018 11:00 pm - The newly established 100 Women Who Care NW Suburban Chicago chapter continued their communal giving with a recent donation of $8,300 to WINGS Program Inc. WINGS provid...
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St. Charles, Elgin beneficiaries of fundraiser by Michael Phelps, Jason DayMay 21, 2018 1:00 am - Michael Phelps, the world's most decorated Olympian, and Jason Day, one of the world's top golfers, joined forces Sunday and Monday by hosting the 2nd Annual Golf. Give....
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Chicago Market Holds Steady in 4th place in Walgreens Fundraising Challenge in Support of Red Nose Day in the U.SMay 20, 2018 11:00 pm - With less than one week remaining in the Red Nose Day fundraising campaign, Walgreen has released the results of its Every One Counts Hometown Challenge, which inspires ...