Elgin Lifestyle
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He carves Dala horses; his daughter paints themDec 23, 2014 5:01 am - Centuries ago, during the long cold evenings in central Sweden, men would take the wood scraps from the local furniture making trade and carve toys for children. The to...
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A look at one woman's collection of more than 500 SantasDec 22, 2014 11:01 pm - The love of Christmas is often handed down from one generation to another. Linda Schielke's parents loved Christmas. It's no surprise that she loves the holiday as well....
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...
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District 57 students take on multiple charitable efforts for holidaysDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - Editor's note: Around the holidays, almost all schools encourage students to participate in the giving of the season as a way to teach caring and civic responsibility. H...
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Believe Project: $100 to help out new widow during the holidaysDec 21, 2014 6:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Kathy Mondala of Schaumburg. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "Recently my son's best friend was killed in a...
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ComEd offering seniors electric bill helpDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - ComEd has dedicated more than $300,000 through a special "Senior Giving" hardship fund that will be used to help senior citizens who have fallen behind on their electric...
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Pet Therapy at The Terraces at The ClareDec 20, 2014 10:00 pm - Medical professionals are widely acknowledging what animal lovers have known all along. Dogs, and in fact pets of all kinds, have earned the distinction of being known a...
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Virginia Lake Elementary students illistratue children's holiday bookDec 19, 2014 10:00 pm - The Prince, and The Elf Too, a children's book stressing the virtues of kindness and the Golden Rule has just been released in time for the holidays and is now available...
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Fine Line art center offers day to explore classesDec 18, 2014 10:00 pm - If you need a change of pace after the holidays, give yourself the gift of a fun day trying out a variety of art classes at the annual Exploration Day on Saturday, Jan. ...
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Harper's Santa Claus for Paws to help furry friendsDec 18, 2014 10:00 pm - More than 10 years ago, Harper College Administrative Secretary Jennifer Pitek set out to help the furry felines in Illinois' animal rescues by launching Santa Claus for...