Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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Local nonprofit recognizes Advocate Lutheran General teammates with bouquet deliveryNov 18, 2024 2:48 pm - More than 200 floral arrangements were delivered to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital on Nov. 14 to recognize and bring joy to teammates across the Park Ridge campus. Th...
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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How a Mount Prospect man navigated bureaucracy to revive agency that helps veteransNov 10, 2024 9:00 pm - Few veterans in Cook County know about the financial assistance for past-due rent and bills available to them, but more are finding out thanks to the efforts of a Mount Prospect veteran.
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You may see more coyotes this time of year. Here’s why and what you should doNov 09, 2024 1:15 pm - Suburban residents may see more coyotes between now and February as the young leave their parents to find mates and stake out their own territories.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.
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ArtReach Theatre to stage ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Cutting HallNov 04, 2024 10:43 am - ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, will present “The Wizard of Oz” at Cutting Hall in Palatine.
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2024 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2024 9:08 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces:
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What suburban parents need to know about rise of ‘walking pneumonia’ in childrenNov 03, 2024 9:00 pm - Health officials are warning of a spike in cases of walking pneumonia, particularly among young children. Here’s what parents should know.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.