Elgin Lifestyle
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Constable: Lawsuit says NBA team skirts minimum wage law for dancersSep 28, 2015 11:00 pm - We see protests from fast-food workers seeking a hike in the minimum wage. But those crews wearing hairnets have supersized salaries compared to some women who cheer and...
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Kane County Audubon Society offers bird walks, tripsSep 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Join the Kane County Audubon for a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Nelson Lake/Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia. Meet in the parking lot by the silo, on Ne...
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Sherman partners with local schools to raise breast cancer awarenessSep 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin, Ill. - Advocate Sherman Hospital is joining two Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools in the fight against breast cancer. Several events are planned throug...
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Hoffman Estates fire, police face off for bragging rightsSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - The Hoffman Estates Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association sponsored the third annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Fundraiser - pitting police versus fire - on Saturday ...
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Learn all about the 'Mighty Oaks of Kane County' Oct. 17Sep 24, 2015 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites you to come learn about the "Mighty Oaks of Kane County." The oak tree was once hailed as king of the forest. People ...
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PADS shelters need nighttime volunteers in Northwest suburbsSep 24, 2015 11:00 pm - Journeys/The Road Home is in need of volunteers to staff its overnight PADS shelters that serve the homeless population in Northwest Cook County. According to Journeys S...
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West Dundee restaurant's Oktoberfest to feature German food, musicSep 23, 2015 9:00 am - German food, music and even some friendly competition will be featured at this weekend's Oktoberfest hosted by a West Dundee restaurant. The Chubby Bullfrog Bar and Gril...
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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...