Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Oakton Community College hosts exhibit of Chicago photographer Jay Boersma's workFeb 16, 2022 10:00 pm - An exhibition of Chicago photographer Jay Boersma's work has opened at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Called "Jay Boersma: The Consistency of His Vision," the ...
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Friendship Village wins Best Maintained Landscape Award from the village of SchaumburgFeb 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Last week, Friendship Village of Schaumburg won the Best Maintained Landscape Award from the Village of Schaumburg. The honor is a testament to Friendship Village's comm...
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Dining bites: JoJo's ShakeBAR now open in downtown NapervilleFeb 15, 2022 4:00 am - Sweet! The wait is finally over: JoJo's ShakeBAR officially opened Tuesday, Feb. 15, in downtown Naperville. If the photos of the colorful, gargantuan shakes and cocktai...
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Nine suburban teachers named as finalists for Golden Apple awardFeb 15, 2022 12:00 am - Nine suburban high school teachers have been chosen as finalists for a prestigious education award. Classroom leaders from Cook, DuPage, Lake and McHenry counties are am...
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80 suburban restaurants serving up Valentine's Day specialsFeb 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Since Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, many suburban restaurants are opting to celebrate the day of love all weekend. The dining options range from a virtual...
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'Somebody's got to fix it': Shoe repair shops are dwindling, but survivors are in demandFeb 13, 2022 4:00 am - To walk into Al's Shoe Service at the Mount Prospect Metra station is to step back in time. The walls remind customers and visitors of the rich history of a business tha...
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How educators are trying to keep bullying at bay in mask-optional school districtsFeb 12, 2022 12:00 am - Attend any of the suburban school board meetings in the wake of last weekend's downstate court ruling on masking in schools, and parents on either side of the debate lik...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activities
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Neighbors in the News: Vernon Hills Parks executive director receives top awardFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - • Jeff Fougerousse, executive director of the Vernon Hills Park District, was awarded the Illinois Association of Park Districts Honored Profession Award. The award is p...
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Oakton Community College celebrating Black History MonthFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Oakton Community College is hosting public events to celebrate Black History Month in February. They include film screenings, workshops and other activities. Events are ...