Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 15, 2025 4:27 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challengesJan 15, 2025 10:48 am - Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.
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Pastor dreams of unity, justice in divided nationJan 15, 2025 12:03 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on how this year’s commemoration of MLK Day coincides with the inauguration of our 47th President. And he compares MLK's dream to God's vision for justice and mercy.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst History Museum exhibit opensJan 13, 2025 3:06 pm - A new Elmhurst History Museum exhibition chronicles the transformation of the community, Martin Luther King Jr. tributes take place in Chicago, and Disney on Ice skates into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena next week.
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Our Saviour’s to host ‘Love, Justice & Joy’ event on MLK Jr. DayJan 10, 2025 7:10 pm - The Naperville church is hosting community event honoring Martin Luther King Jr., including crafts, music, and prayer walk to spread love and joy to seniors, foster kids, and neighbors.
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Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11Jan 08, 2025 11:42 pm - See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.
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Methodists to honor MLK’s legacy Jan. 19 at Downers Grove churchJan 07, 2025 6:25 pm - Methodists will honor Martin Luther King's memory with the Rev. Danita Anderson speaking on "The Unfinished Agenda."
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Caring for homeless pets: An inside look at DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterJan 01, 2025 5:00 am - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is open. Take a look inside, and you may not find what you’d expect at a government-run animal shelter.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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‘A beautiful coming together’: Mixed-faith families celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah on same dayDec 23, 2024 9:32 am - On rare occasions, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25. See how suburban Chicago families celebrate their blended traditions of latkes, light and presents.