Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Festivals Nov. 11-17: Veterans Day events, Chicago Botanic's Lightscape, Morton's IllumiBrew and moreNov 09, 2022 5:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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Connections to Care-Saving Lives, One Ride at a TimeNov 08, 2022 10:00 pm - As the village of Arlington Heights weighs the costs and benefits of a Bears stadium, about two miles south, a less-told - but just as important - story is unfolding. Lo...
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'Thank you for your service': 2022 Veterans Day events in the suburbsNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's an opportunity to thank veterans for their service, and to learn more about and honor those who have served our country. Here's a...
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John Robert Wiltgen Defies Odds in Battle with Type 1 DiabetesNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diabetes causes more deaths each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Roughly 500,000,000 people worldwide are...
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FamilyForward fundraiser nets $65,000 to empower local low-income, working familiesNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - The community stepped up in a big way last month for FamilyForward's annual premier fundraiser event, Giving Hope. After 2 plus years of virtual activities, the event, h...
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Festivals Nov. 4-10: Pumpkin Smash, First Fridays, Stews and Brews, craft fairs and moreNov 02, 2022 6:00 am - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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Veterans Day, turkeys and the upcoming holidays dominate November's festsNov 01, 2022 6:00 am - Nov. 2 The Great Pumpkin Roll: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Central Park, 1510 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Bring your pumpkin(s) to roll down the Sled Hill at Central P...
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Best Bets: David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bono, Smashing Pumpkins, Gin BlossomsNov 01, 2022 6:00 am - Randy Rainbow live Musical satirist Randy Rainbow treats guests to his “The Pink Glasses Tour,” complete with hilarious songs, personal stories and his take on current e...
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Dining out: Who's ready for Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha? Holiday drinks return Nov. 3Oct 31, 2022 11:00 pm - Starbucks' seasonal sips Hello, holidays! Almost as anticipated as PSL, Starbucks is debuting its holiday cups and seasonal drinks and bakery items on Thursday, Nov. 3. ...
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Intervention key to addressing 'alarming' rates of chronic absenteeism, educators sayOct 31, 2022 5:30 am - With 30% chronic absenteeism reported statewide last school year, school leaders across the suburbs are exploring different approaches to improving student attendance ra...