Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Elgin Symphony guest to perform with rare violinJan 08, 2015 4:00 am - Violinist Philippe Quint says he's developed a special relationship with the 1708 Stradivari violin he'll be playing this weekend with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. “It ...
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Order a singing valentine for your sweetheartJan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Did your Christmas present to your significant other miss the mark this year? Are you in the doghouse for watching too much football? Are you just looking for a novel wa...
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Hampshire-Henpeck HCE to meet Jan. 20Jan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Hampshire-Henpeck Home Community and Education will start the new year with a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at a new time, 12:30 p.m., at the Heartland Bank, 819 Warner S...
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Order a singing valentine for your sweetheartJan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - If your recent Christmas present for your significant other, just wasn't up to par, then this is your opportunity to make it all right. When four smiling, well-dressed...
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Rock on! A look at suburban music venues in 2015Jan 01, 2015 6:11 am - The city of Chicago may be king when it comes to live-music venues, but that doesn't mean local rock/pop fans can't find a good show closer to home. Music venues located...
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Taylor Family YMCA offers tips for achieving New Year's resolutionsDec 29, 2014 10:00 pm - Each year, millions of Americans resolve to get in better shape and become healthier versions of themselves. According to a recent YMCA survey of more than 1,000 adults,...
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Master Gardener presents tools and tips for BodySmart GardeningDec 25, 2014 10:00 pm - This winter, join University of Illinois Extension to become a "BodySmart" Gardener, and find out how you can prevent aches and strains and make gardening more enjoyable...
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Elgin firefighter - ahem, Santa - surprises kids at Advocate ShermanDec 25, 2014 12:01 am - Santa arrived at Advocate Sherman Hospital on Christmas Day - but he didn't bring a sleigh or any reindeer, and he didn't enter by chimney. Instead, Santa - actually Joh...
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Believe Project: $100 to help friend/coworker with big medical billsDec 24, 2014 6:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Judy Walton of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would love to give a family that I know and care a...
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Local family gets new furnace in "Operation Holiday Giveback"Dec 23, 2014 10:00 pm - SOUTH ELGIN, Dec. 24, 2014 - "Operation Holiday Giveback" strikes again as JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning's team donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family...