Elgin Lifestyle
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Elgin Youth Symphony program aims to remove roadblocks to classical music educationOct 25, 2021 5:30 am - One by one, fourth-graders gasped with excitement as they each opened their recently acquired instrument cases and got their first looks at the prizes inside. The studen...
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Steel Beam Theatre to host 'The Elephant in the Room' to benefit Batavia's All Dressed UpOct 24, 2021 11:00 pm - One of the local businesses hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic is All Dressed Up, the costume shop in Batavia, Illinois. Owned and operated by Julane Sullivan for the pas...
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Well Child Center hosts virtual fundraiser to support pediatric dental clinicOct 21, 2021 11:00 pm - The Well Child Center pediatric dental clinic has continued to serve low-income children-100% fall below 133% of the poverty level (a gross monthly income below $2,937 f...
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Why we walk: 'Tony's Team of Angels' walks in honor of family patriarchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - The Coleman family knew very little about Parkinson's disease when their patriarch, Tony, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2016. Tony had been fatig...
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Moving Day Chicago raises funds for Parkinson's disease researchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - It's time to get moving to help people who have a hard time doing just that. Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sun...
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Best Bets: Good vibrations as Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin play GeneseeOct 21, 2021 6:00 am - Gourds aglow There's still time to marvel at the nearly 1,000 carved gourds on display as part of Pier Pumpkin Lights at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Saturday ...
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Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendshipOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgi...
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Spooky specials: Halloween treats on tap at suburban restaurants, barsOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Halloween is almost here - do you have your costume yet? Not that you have to dress up. But there are some suburban restaurants that are hosting kid-friendly, costumes-e...
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District 211's construction program offers real-world experienceOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Members from the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters presented students from Township High School District 211's Building Construction Program with 150 Carhart jacket...
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How fundraising concert for St. Jude came together at Des Plaines TheatreOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Our sixth annual Concert for Jimmy Zito - Rockin' the House for St. Jude will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the newly renovated Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St...