Downers Grove Lifestyle
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'Cancer doesn't stop, and neither will we': Relay For Life goes virtual in DuPage, Northwest Cook countiesJun 04, 2020 6:00 am - Hearing the word cancer come out of the doctor's mouth is devastating. The world suddenly goes quiet and all you hear are the words echoing around in your head. Feeling...
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Push to diversify mural in downtown Naperville moving forwardJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - A Downers Grove man who started an online petition to diversify a mural he described as “The Wall of Exclusion” in Naperville is set to meet Friday with the head of the ...
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'Tasting Stars Live' to benefit Buy A Mom A MammogramJun 03, 2020 11:00 pm - Paul Lisnek of WGN-TV will emcee the virtual "Tasting Stars Live," a champagne event that raises money for breast cancer. The event has raised and distributed over $600,...
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Dining events: Free doughnuts for National Doughnut Day FridayJun 03, 2020 6:00 am - Doughnuts! National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 5. Here's how some eateries are celebrating: Dunkin': It's a doughnut party Friday, as Dunkin' locations will b...
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Stones of hope: A black mother in Naperville, fearing for her kids, tries not to feel helplessJun 03, 2020 5:00 am - Kimberly White of Naperville is executive director of the Career & Networking Center in Naperville. Her husband, Benjamin White, is the first black member of the Nap...
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Paper hearts promote Black Lives Matter movement, positivity in NapervilleJun 03, 2020 1:00 am - Thousands of paper hearts with positive messages are covering the facades of businesses in downtown Naperville, two days after the area was hit by instigators who broke ...
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Virtual Concert Starring Grammy Winner Unites Friends of The Danish HomeJun 02, 2020 11:00 pm - In the 129 years since its founding in 1891, The Danish Home of Chicago had a first. On May 21, the Norwood Park boutique senior community and perennial host to traditio...
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Helping the Helpers: Metropolitan Family Services needs support to make up for deficitsJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Founded in 1857, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage and Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage are based out of Wheaton. According to Mary Beth G...
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Illinois American Water Announces Over $25,000 in Environmental Grants for Water Source ProtectionMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - Illinois American Water is announcing environmental grants for eight watershed initiatives across the state. The environmental grant recipients will receive a share of ...
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Re:new Project's refugee artisans make masks for World Relief's new arrivalsMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - To celebrate World Refugee Day June 20, Re:new Project and World Relief DuPageAurora/Chicago are collaborating to bring awareness to the global refugee crisis while deal...