Elgin Lifestyle
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Believe Project: $150 to help a middle schooler feel like she belongsDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help a middle schooler in need feel like she fits in with her peers. Through the contribution of an additi...
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Newly adopted canine companion brings joy to marathon runnerDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - I'm an avid runner. Last year, I ended up suffering a herniated disc a few months before I was scheduled to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. I was upset and in consta...
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The Salvation Army raises $131,000 on Colonial Cafe Match DayDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - In an effort to support The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Colonial Cafe offered a match of donations up to $30,000 throughout the Fox Valley area during the sevent...
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Hoffman Estates Park District Encourages Walking Through WinterDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - The benefits of walking are numerous and the Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) is encouraging everyone to keep walking throughout the winter with monthly walking ...
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Kitten adoption helps Huntley family heal from lossDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - 2017: Birthday. Tears. Death. Life. Love. Sigh. In January, I canceled my son's 10th birthday while my husband was lying in a hospital bed. In February, my two sons and ...
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How a dog changed lives of seniors at Bartlett senior communityDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Victory Centre of Bartlett has always been a pet-friendly senior community and a big supporter of Anderson Animal Shelter. Our See Spot Retire companion program offers d...
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Local arts community performs at 'Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!' Dec. 17Dec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Discover this city's talented performing arts community while rejoicing in the season with the annual "Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!" from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, ...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving their reading skillsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a volunteer tutor training session from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 29 and 31, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. ...
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Five homes in Rolling Meadows are stopping trafficDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - What do the Black Eyed Peas, Michael Bublé, Mannheim Steamroller and singer Kelly Clarkson have to do with a Christmas display in a Rolling Meadows neighborhood? They p...
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Holiday Toy Drive at Northwestern Medicine Delnor, Central DuPage hospitalsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Help the families of young children facing illness who are unable to shop this holiday season by donating a new unwrapped toy to the Pediatric Pals program. Sponsored b...