Elgin Lifestyle
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Chili cook-off for Hoffman Estates Citizens' Fire AcademyJan 14, 2016 12:00 am - In partnership with the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, the Hoffman Estates Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will host its first chili cook-off and silent auct...
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Thankful heart transplant recipient extols virtues of blood donationJan 13, 2016 10:00 pm - At just 34 years old, Gwendolyn Westlund's body has been through more than what most people experience in a lifetime. The Willowbrook resident has overcome a life-threat...
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Suburban women to take action for lost loved ones on Valentine's DayJan 13, 2016 10:00 pm - Melissa Bakel of Lacon lost her mother in just three short months after she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Natalie Laudadio of Chicago lost both of her parents...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates distribution of 5 millionth serving of milk to hungryJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - We're all familiar with the "Got Milk?" campaign of the past two decades. The fact of the matter is, though, that for the most vulnerable in our communities, a glass of ...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope needs volunteersJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is in need of volunteers...
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Local Early Response Team goes to MississippiJan 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Members of a local Early Response team were invited to Holly Springs in north central Mississippi to help recovery efforts after tornadoes and heavy rains hit the area. ...
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Find your smile with 'Dentist with a Heart' programJan 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Throughout the month of February, multiple Fox Valley area dentists are offering free dental services for one day to people who do not have dental insurance and are stru...
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Sedgebrook hires new spiritual wellness coordinatorJan 08, 2016 10:00 pm - The new spiritual wellness coordinator at Sedgebrook, Joan Chao, changed her career path after nearly 25 years in accounting and couldn't be happier. Chao began her rol...
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Randall Oaks Library welcomes local author Sarah Natale this SaturdayJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - Meet local author Sarah Natale from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Randall Oaks Library, 500 N. Randall Road in West Dundee. This 19-year-old Drake University s...
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Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin to host annual blood drive Jan. 30Jan 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin is again hosting its annual blood drive with Heartland Blood Centers on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the academy, 792 S. McLean Blvd. in Elgin. ...