Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Murphy collecting holiday cards to uplift residents of local long-term care facilitiesDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - To help older adults stay connected with their community and spread cheer safely this holiday season, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is collecting holiday ca...
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Knife Sharpening Event at Arlington Heights Historical MuseumDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Did you discover some dull knives a few weeks ago when prepping your holiday dinner? Don't let that happen for your next holiday! Gather those knives, scissors and tools...
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Rivers Casino donates $100,000 to Oakton for scholarshipsDec 05, 2021 10:00 pm - A scholarship fund to help students achieve their goals at Oakton Community College got a $100,000 boost from the Rivers Casino Charitable Foundation. Oakton and Rivers...
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Holiday light shows add sparkle to the seasonDec 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Let it Shine Lightshow 4:30-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 9 at Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road, Northbrook; Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora; and ...
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Who needs a sleigh? Area bike groups to take part in Holiday Toy Ride on Dec. 10Dec 03, 2021 5:00 am - Hibernate for three months? No way, say some cyclists. Despite the wintry cold, these weather-defiant riders cycle year-round. Hard core or a tad crazy? I'm planning to ...
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Bring a donation to Toy-ful Celebration! concert Dec. 18Dec 02, 2021 10:00 pm - Bring your family to the 28th annual Toy-ful Celebration! concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm, Glenview. Join the Toy Choir, wit...
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Bus depot proposed for former concrete plant in Des PlainesDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - A transportation company that operates throughout the Northwest suburbs wants to establish a school bus depot in Des Plaines. Chicago-based Transport Properties envision...
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Neighbors in the news: Three fine arts students honored as '207's Best'Dec 01, 2021 5:00 am - • The Maine Township High School District 207 board of education honored three students as "207's Best" in the area of Fine Arts during its November meeting. The studen...
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Things to do Dec. 2-9: Holiday light shows, concerts, tree lightings, Santa brunches & moreNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. The zoo will be transformed i...
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Best Bets: Joffrey Ballet's lavish 'Nutcracker' returnsNov 30, 2021 5:00 am - 1893 again The Joffrey Ballet revives Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" in choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's version that resets the action to Chicago in anticipation of...