Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Oktoberfests in full swing around the suburbsSep 12, 2014 5:45 am - The weather is starting to cool, but before you break out your coat you can still have some outdoor fun at local Oktoberfest celebrations. The suburbs' big German popula...
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Smart Farm of Barrington Farm to Table Dinner a Wonderful EveningSep 10, 2014 11:00 pm - Smart Farm of Barrington held its first Farm to Table dinner last Saturday evening. The theme "connecting farms, food, and community" was a wonderful evening of delicio...
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New trainer on 'Biggest Loser' grew up in LisleSep 09, 2014 5:00 am - Usually it's the contestants who cry on “The Biggest Loser,” but trainer Jennifer Widerstrom was tearing up, too, during the first few days of filming. “There's so much ...
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Book notes: Joelle Charbonneau signs her book at Wauconda librarySep 06, 2014 6:15 am - • "The Testing" author Joelle Charbonneau discusses and signs copies of her book at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauc...
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Free cardiac screenings are saving young livesSep 03, 2014 1:01 pm - Elgin High School Principal Jerry Cook is on a mission to ensure all 2,500 Elgin High students have an opportunity to be screened for signs of heart problems this month....
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Siblings speak up with advice for parentsSep 03, 2014 6:01 am - As parents we know that every child is different. No two are alike, even if they are siblings. There are different personalities, interests and motivations. We hopefully...
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Checker cab is nearing 60 and is built to lastSep 01, 2014 6:00 am - "I've loved Checkers ever since I was a little kid," Joe Fay says. The Naperville resident isn't referring to the board game. Fay has a passion for the Kalamazoo, Michig...
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Four Boy Scout councils consolidating to increase membership, donationsAug 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Groups consolidate to boost membership, fundraising
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Book notes: Meet 'Flight 232' author in Lake ForestAug 30, 2014 6:15 am - • Candace Fleming discusses her book "The Family Romanov" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or ander...
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American India Foundation kicks off 9th annual Chicago gala "Bow Ties and Bangles"Aug 26, 2014 1:01 am - On Saturday, Aug., 2, an intimate group of 70 Trustees and supporters of the American India Foundation (AIF) gathered at the Bannockburn residence of Bulbul and Vimal Ba...