Elgin Lifestyle
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McFun for Corron Elementary School at S. Elgin McDonald'sFeb 04, 2016 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Corron Elementary School held a very successful McTeacher's Night at the McDonald's, 453 Redington Drive in South Elgin. The restaurant was full o...
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Fermilab artist-in-residence to create science-inspired worksFeb 04, 2016 9:00 am - The important science that happens every day at Fermilab in Batavia is not always the easiest to grasp. Accomplished scientists study the nature of particles that make u...
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Geneva church volunteers package over 40 tons of food for local familiesFeb 03, 2016 10:00 pm - Volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva aided the Northern Illinois Food Bank by processing over 40 tons of food and hygiene necessities in 2015. Ch...
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Batavia-based group helps low-income homeowners with repairsFeb 02, 2016 10:00 pm - It all started with windows. The late Bob Hawse went to visit an elderly friend who was home recovering after surgery. He arrived at her home and found that the house w...
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Elgin instructor says yoga improves kids' focus, self-esteemFeb 02, 2016 4:00 am - You want to help your kids become stronger and more flexible while fostering their self-esteem, empathy and ability to focus? Yoga is a prime way to do that, instructor ...
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Plank Road Tap Room teams up with Lagunitas to fight childhood cancerFeb 01, 2016 10:00 pm - ELGIN, Ill., February 2, 2016 - Beer goes down better for a good cause. Alan and Breanne Moreno, owners of the Plank Road Tap Room, know a lot about good beer and good c...
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Celebrate Canned Food Month with Northern Illinois Food BankFeb 01, 2016 10:00 pm - February is Canned Food Month, and Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating the occasion by highlighting this enduring staple in the quest to solve hunger. Revered for...
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Citadel Care Center successful donation drive for scarves, glovesJan 31, 2016 10:00 pm - Thank you to all who donated to this wonderful project. The residents at Citadel Care Center (formerly ManorCare) have collected scarves and gloves annually for the la...
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Elgin Symphony announces 'fun and relaxed' upcoming seasonJan 30, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season will feature a few firsts, audience favorites and returning hit guest musicians - always in the "fun and relaxed" atmosphe...
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How social service cuts will hurt recovering addicts, veteransJan 29, 2016 4:00 am - Shirley Protis brushes some crumbs off Andy's face as he finishes his lunch. “Who is that?” he asks, pointing at the woman in the purple sweater putting away dishes. “Th...