Elgin Lifestyle
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Humanity, perseverance, selflessness: Suburban ceremonies honor Sept. 11 victims and heroesSep 11, 2023 1:00 am - Suburban residents came together Monday to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In Palatine, about 100 pol...
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Fine Line is hosting 'This Art is on Fire' fundraiser Sept. 23Sep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will host "This Art is on Fire" fundraiser under a big tent on the Fine Line grounds in St. Char...
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Giving Hope: Oktoberfest on Oct. 15 will raise funds for low-income, working familiesSep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 15, FamilyForward will host its annual premier fundraising event, "Giving Hope." This year's event highlights the 20th anniversary of FamilyForward (orig...
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Suburbs to remember Sept. 11 with ceremonies, servicesSep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - Communities across the suburbs will observe the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies. Aurora The Aurora fire and police ...
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Foundation established to honor late Aurora Alderwoman; fraternity makes first donation of $2,500Sep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - The legacy and impact of the late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns will continue through a new foundation establish in her memory. Managed by the Community Foundati...
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Elgin nonprofit installs 'Hygiene Hutch' in local neighborhoodSep 06, 2023 11:00 pm - About this time last year, Go with the Flow, a local nonprofit in Elgin, that collects and distributes menstrual and hygiene products to individuals and organizations in...
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Festivals Sept. 8-14: Northern Illinois Airshow, Festival of the Vine, Winfield Good Old Days, Itasca OktoberfestSep 06, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Elgin Fringe Festival: Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 6-10, in downtown Elgin. Opening night Wednesday at the Martini Room. Most performances ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Sanctuary for the Skies brings bird havens to Buffalo Grove, beyondSep 04, 2023 5:30 am - Volunteers with Sanctuary for the Skies recently built a bird sanctuary at Sunrise Senior Living in Buffalo Grove as part of the group's mission to create safe havens fo...
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Good News Sunday: Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensSep 03, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Gerry's Cafe - a nonprofit that hired 45...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....