Carpentersville Lifestyle
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What you need to know about sump pumpsJul 29, 2017 12:00 am - As floodwater approaches, a key weapon in keeping it out of your house is a functioning sump pump. But three generations of making sure basements remain dry has taught M...
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What flood veterans keep safe and dryJul 28, 2017 11:00 am - Barb Lindahl has lived in her riverside house on Oceola Drive in Algonquin since 1966, so she knows what needs to be done when heavy rain and flooding are in the forecas...
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Stop Foodborne Illness hosts second annual benefit at Empirical BreweryJul 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Help support a good cause while you enjoy delicious craft beer at Stop Foodborne Illness' second annual benefit. Held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Emp...
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Twisted Rose restaurant raising money for Algonquin flood victimsJul 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Twisted Rose, a world cuisine restaurant and sports bar in Algonquin, is holding a four-day fundraiser from July 27-30 to benefit the victims of Algonquin's recent flood...
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Twisted Rose restaurant to raise money for Algonquin flood victims July 27-30Jul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The Algonquin restaurant and sports bar Twisted Rose, 1130 S. Main St., is holding a four-day fundraiser from July 27-30 to benefit the victims of Algonquin's recent flo...
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Donations sought for ECC Project BackpackJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit students in need. Donations of school supplies will...
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Walk to End Alzheimer's to raise awareness and funds for care, support and researchJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - This fall in the Fox Valley, the Alzheimer's Association will host two Walks to End Alzheimer's. • The first walk will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pott...
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Join in 'Twilight Cruisin' to Fight the Flood' SundayJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is still cruisin' this weekend! A Twilight Cruise Night will be held Sunday, July 30, to help those affected by the F...
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SXU Health Center offers immunizations for 2017 - 2018 school yearJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - With the fun and relaxation that come from summer weather, it is easy to forget that kids can get sick; however, Saint Xavier University's (SXU) Health Center is already...
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Travel 'Bach and Beyond at the Abbey' at Friday concertJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The community is invited to the annual “Bach and Beyond at the Abbey” organ concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Marmion Abbey, 850 Butterfield Road in Aurora. The F...