Elgin Lifestyle
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Experience fall’s flock: Join bird watching walks at Kane County forest preservesAug 23, 2024 1:26 pm - Embrace the beauty of fall and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for bird watching walks.
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Candy for a cause: Tootsie Roll drive returns to Geneva and BataviaAug 23, 2024 4:30 am - A column by Dave Heun helped the Knights of Columbus to exceed their 2023 goal in the Tootsie Roll fundraising drive. They’re hoping for similar results this year.
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Central Unit District 301 celebrates first day of classesAug 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Wednesday, Aug. 21 was the first day of classes in Central Unit District 301, based in Burlington. Here are some photos shared by the school district.
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Elgin, Schaumburg police to play charity softball gameAug 22, 2024 11:23 am - Elgin and Schaumburg police will play on the same team in a charity softball game Saturday, Aug. 24, to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & N...
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinationsAug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.
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Elgin church to host ‘Fill the Truck Food Drive’ Sept. 7 for All Peoples Interfaith Food PantryAug 21, 2024 3:52 pm - Journey of Hope will hold a “Fill the Truck Food Drive” for All Peoples Interfaith Food Pantry on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Is that a mermaid?: Self-proclaimed ‘merfolk’ create community, culture — and finsAug 21, 2024 10:59 am - The Illinois Mer-Pod is a 300-member hobbyist group of “merfolk” who gather for swims and beach meet-ups while also performing and appearing at events.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.
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Relay For Life in Roselle kicks off with Drifter concert FridayAug 20, 2024 6:34 am - On Friday, Aug. 23, come to the “Concert in the Park,” a Relay For Life event featuring the band Drifter, which hails from the Northwest suburbs.
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Grief & healing: Some report getting signs from petsAug 17, 2024 7:37 am - It’s not uncommon for people to describe getting signs from a loved one after they’ve passed away. Is it possible for pets to do the same? Some say they get signs from their pets, including feeling their presence.