Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Suburban mosques prepare for new wave of Afghan refugeesFeb 07, 2022 4:30 am - Classrooms that have been dormant since the start of the pandemic at Masjid Rahmah Great America Islamic Center in Lake Villa soon will serve as temporary shelter for re...
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Neighbors in the news: Bartlett Police Department names its Officer of the YearFeb 04, 2022 5:00 am - • The Bartlett Police Department has selected Officer Derek Bansley as its 2021 Police Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance and work ethic during the past...
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The library, delivered. Or curbside. Or online. How pandemic options are still checking out.Feb 04, 2022 4:30 am - Necessity had to be the mother of invention for area libraries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the initial shutdown of March 2020, libraries were forced to rethink the ...
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Know the ABCs of age-related macular degenerationFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among older Americans, but this sight stealing condition can often be stopped in its tracks wi...
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Maine East Student Earns National Debate HonorsFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Haaziya Saiyed, a senior at Maine East, was recently named a National Speech & Debate Association Academic All American. The award recognizes academic rigor, competitive...
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Apply now for Brushes With Cancer programFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Twist Out Cancer, a nonprofit organization celebrating its 10th anniversary, has opened applications in the 2022 "Brushes With Cancer" program in the Midwest. "Brushes W...
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Find your thrill: Check out our list of sledding spots in the suburbsFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Cold, snowy days don't have to mean staying indoors. There are plenty of good sledding and tubing spots throughout the suburbs. Check out our list, grab your sled ... an...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
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New District 214 Foundation executive director namedJan 31, 2022 12:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has named Michael Happ as the new executive director of the District 214 Education Foundation. Happ brings 21 years of nonpro...
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Former District 59 board member Krinsky appointed to Arlington Heights panelJan 28, 2022 5:00 am - Months after her narrow electoral defeat, former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board President Janice Krinsky has received an appointment to an adviso...