Elgin Lifestyle
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'It was delightful,' seniors say of first video chat in COVID-19 timesApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - The state's stay-at-home directive has curtailed face-to-face contact for everyone, but it's been a particularly rough time for seniors in nursing homes who already had ...
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Elgin church becomes daytime shelter for homelessMar 31, 2020 1:00 am - New Life Covenant Church in Elgin has opened its sanctuary to homeless residents during the state's stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic. The church is op...
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Elgin's “Light Up the Day” parade cheers up residents, participantsMar 31, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Elgin's first “Light Up the Day” parade to cheer up people during the COVID-19 pandemic's “stay at home” order did just that — for residents and participants...
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23rd annual PAL-Clearbrook fundraiser held onlineMar 30, 2020 11:00 pm - The 23rd annual PAL-Clearbrook fundraiser was held online on Sunday, March 29. The event was originally scheduled for March 15, at the Stonegate in Hoffman Estates, but...
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Atelier Enje Unveils Stay-At-Home Design KitsMar 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Atelier Enje announces that it will offer customizable hat design kits in an effort to expand at-home activities for children and adults alike. The "Happy Hat Boxes" a...
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Fox Valley Lyrical Productions director starts group to help make face masks for doctors, nursesMar 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Solange Sior, artistic director of Fox Valley Lyrical Productions (previously known as Soirée Lyrique), recently created a Facebook group of volunteers interested in mak...
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Clearbrook staff goes above and beyond for clientsMar 29, 2020 11:00 pm - In a time when many are staying home, scared and unsure of how the COVID-19 pandemic will play out, direct service professionals for those with intellectual and developm...
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Anderson Animal Shelter needs emergency fundsMar 27, 2020 11:00 pm - COVID-19 has already begun to affect Anderson Animal Shelter's ability to care for the homeless animals already in their care, as well as the animals in need in the days...
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U-46 foundation aims to raise $10,000 for COVID-19 reliefMar 27, 2020 1:00 am - Aside from food and medicine, toiletries and cleaning products are the most sought-after items for anyone on lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak. That's why the U-4...
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Consumers Cooperative Association announces scholarship winnersMar 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Consumers Cooperative Association announced the 16 winners of its 2020 scholarship program at the 50th annual meeting at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee. CCA awarded 15 - $2,...