Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Naperville boy fundraises for pancreatic cancer research after grandmother diagnosedFeb 22, 2020 12:00 am - Naperville's Wes Selby decided he wanted to show that children can make a positive difference in the world, after learning his grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic ...
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How renovations and repairs breathed new life into Waubonsee's observatoryFeb 21, 2020 5:00 am - When I began to teach astronomy at Waubonsee Community College in 2011, I was curious to know what types of telescopes might be available for student use. There were som...
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All in the family: Amita Health foundations unite for galaFeb 20, 2020 5:00 am - A star-studded event, designed to draw supporters from all of the hospitals in the Amita Health System - for the first time - features whimsical lily pads on its invitat...
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Naperville Black History event to showcase Civil Rights songsFeb 19, 2020 12:00 am - "Songs of the Civil Rights Movement" will be the focus of the sixth annual Black History Month Showcase in Naperville Unit District 203. Put on by the SUCCESS parent gr...
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Dining out: Restaurants fete National Margarita Day Saturday with specialsFeb 18, 2020 10:00 pm - National Margarita Day If margaritas are your libation of choice, then Saturday, Feb. 22 - National Margarita Day - is for you. Don't miss these specials: Bahama Breeze:...
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Name a family from the suburbs on 'Family Feud' Feb. 25. Answer: The BobeksFeb 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Growing up, the five Bobek siblings were immersed in their Polish heritage. Their parents spoke their native language in the home and they insisted each child learn the ...
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Brewery benefit to aid humane shelterFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - West Suburban Humane Society has partnered with Ike & Oak Brewing Company to raise funds for the cats and dogs of the shelter at Pints for Paws: A Craft ...
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Aquascape Foundation provides clean water to students in UgandaFeb 12, 2020 10:00 pm - A team of Aquascape Foundation volunteers installed a 32,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system at Master Cares Christian School in Kyotera, Uganda the week of Jan. 6. ...
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Dining out: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cake is back for Valentine's DayFeb 12, 2020 9:00 am - Valentine's Day specials Haven't thought about what you're going to do for Valentine's Day yet? Here are some dining options to fit all budgets. For more ideas, see what...
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Downers Grove native donates painting to Wartburg Seminary, with March 30 dedicationFeb 11, 2020 10:00 pm - Artist James Ellison, who grew up on Glendenning Road in Downers Grove, is donating a painting to Wartburg Seminary with a dedication ceremony set for March 30. He is th...