Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Community members come out for annual Bike the Ridge ride in EvanstonNov 10, 2022 5:00 am - While Mother Nature dazzled us with her fall palette, Chicago area biking boasted its own collage of recent activity with community rides, trail development and an e-bik...
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Veterans Day 2022: Suburban restaurants say thank you with free meals and dealsNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants are saying thank you to active and retired military service members this Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, with a variety of free meals or dining deals...
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Monarch Landing's only female veteran residentNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - When she was in eighth grade, after seeing a woman Marine in dress blues, she decided she wanted to be a Marine. Entering in 1971, she retired from the U.S. Marine Corps...
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Adopt a Lisle veteran's grave for ChristmasNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - There are 84 veterans interred at Lisle Cemetery. These honored dead served in conflicts dating back to the War of 1812. We will never forget their sacrifices. For the f...
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Give back during Chicago's 14th annual Santa Hustle 5K and Kids' DashNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Registration is now open for the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K and Kids' Dash on Saturday, Dec. 3. This 14th annual race will take place at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympic...
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Turning Pointe raffle for Toyota hybrid to help fund support for families of students with autismNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The annual Turning Pointe raffle will prove lucky for one family who will win an MSRP $80,000 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid SUV for the cost of a $10...
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Hooters Calendar Tour in Chicago kicks off with assembling care packages for troops overseasNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Several Hooters Calendar Girls began their 2023 calendar tour assembling care packages for armed forces on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Hooters of Downers Grove. The care p...
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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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Top teacher: Learning for Life instructor at Lisle High School helps students reach their potentialNov 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Ask Jen Milinki's students what they like about her, and there's no hesitation - she's the best. “She's a very outstanding teacher,” said Zaylen Hubbard. “She makes my l...
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'It's going to save lives': DuPagePads asks county to help fund winter hotel stays for homelessNov 08, 2022 4:30 am - In pre-pandemic times, DuPagePads was providing nightly shelter for about 150 people experiencing homelessness during the winter. The Wheaton-based nonprofit organizatio...