Elgin Lifestyle
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Catholic Charities leader: Pope's message prompts more volunteerismSep 23, 2015 5:35 am - He has washed the feet of prisoners, hugged the homeless and is building them a shelter on the edge of Vatican City, and honored the elderly. Pope Francis' message of ho...
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Elgin rolls out red carpet for seventh annual Short Film FestivalSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Limos. Red carpet. Celebrity interviews. None of these are usually associated with Elgin, but you'll find them at the seventh annual Elgin Short Film Festival, which tak...
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Elderday Center sponsors community SNAP eventSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Are you in need of food assistance? Not sure if you qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits? Elderday Center is sponsoring a SNAP event in...
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Love Elgin Day aims to help the needySep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Love Elgin Day, a biannual event offering free amenities to low-income families, returns to the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, thanks to the combine...
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Budget-friendly events: It's Long Grove Apple Fest timeSep 22, 2015 6:00 am - Top pick An apple a day Apples are in season, which means it's time for Long Grove Apple Fest. This year, don't miss the pie-eating contest, plus apple treats ...
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St. James to host Community Pet Blessing Oct. 3Sep 21, 2015 11:00 pm - In honor of Saint Francis, patron saint of pets, community pets are invited to bring their owners to a Community Pet Blessing from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at S...
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Firefighters rally to support colleague battling cancerSep 21, 2015 1:00 am - Twenty-five years ago, Steve Berry responded to a call at the home of a young boy who was having a seizure. As paramedics helped the 5-year-old boy, Berry, an Elgin fir...
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Streamwood Knights of Columbus to hold 5K run to benefit food pantrySep 21, 2015 1:00 am - Streamwood's Knights of Columbus Mary's Millennium Council #12801 will hold their Knights Challenge 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Oct. 3 to benefit the Hanover Township Food Pa...
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Race sponsors partnerships with Rotary benefit both organizationsSep 20, 2015 11:00 pm - The Schaumburg Shuffle celebrated its 5th anniversary this year, drawing more than 300 runners over the Septemberfest weekend, including children. Less than one week lat...
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From Oktoberfest to 'Oklahoma': 5 things to do this weekendSep 18, 2015 1:00 am - Experimental theater or a tried-and-true classic? Beer and brats or a bit of the blues? On this last official weekend of summer, you have plenty of options in the suburb...