Carpentersville Lifestyle
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School supplies drives ease back-to-school costs for needy familiesAug 19, 2014 11:00 pm - For Waukegan resident Melissa Rivera, $300 could go toward her house mortgage and food, but it's also the amount needed to buy school supplies for her four children. "Th...
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Only two "4th Fridays At The Starline Gallery" events leftAug 17, 2014 11:00 pm - Don't miss out! There are only two more opportunities to attend "4th Fridays at the Starline Gallery" in 2014! Each month, a dedicated team of volunteers puts together ...
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Northern Illinois families welcome AFS exchange studentsAug 17, 2014 11:00 pm - AFS Intercultural Programs/USA is proud to recognize almost 20 local families who have opened their homes and community to the world by hosting AFS exchange students. A...
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Veteran project promotes awareness through artworkAug 16, 2014 7:00 am - Navy veteran Michael Woods, 32, knows how difficult it is to transition from the military back to civilian life. After serving in the Navy for 13 years, Woods of Huntley...
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Women's shelter benefits from Sew Generously's all night sew-a-thonAug 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Sew Generously, a Bernina dealer and fabric store in St. Charles, is sponsoring an all-night Sew-A-Thon on behalf of Mutual Ground Women and Children's Domestic Violence...
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Ginny Geis Turned 99 on August 3rd, Making Her The Most Senior Resident at Monarch LandingAug 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Crediting her longevity to good genes, a positive attitude and a busy life, Virginia (Ginny) Geis was very excited to celebratw her birthday with family and friends. It ...
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Crystal Lake planning closing celebration for its centennial yearAug 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Crystal Lake - The closing of Crystal Lake's yearlong centennial brings with it another free family event this fall. The Closing Centennial Festival will be on Sunday, S...
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Some camp out all night for school supplies at ECCAug 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Thousands of area residents joined dozens of their neighbors — who already had camped out overnight — to get a free backpack filled with school supplies Saturday at the ...
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Elgin police form fundraiser to help ex-sergeant stricken by strokeAug 09, 2014 7:36 am - Fundraiser planned for former Elgin sergeant stricken by stroke
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Fox River fans promote vision for 'underutilized' assetAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - While hundreds of runners, some as young as 13, raced for the finish line of the eighth Bob Leonard River Run/Walk, an enthusiastic group of Fox River fans kept a differ...