Elgin Lifestyle
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Green club at Jacobs H.S. reaping what it sowsNov 09, 2013 7:00 am - For decades, a greenhouse atop Jacobs High School was a dumping ground for embalmed cats, old television sets and broken equipment. But thanks to a school club, it’s mee...
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Food stamp cuts may increase need at food pantriesNov 07, 2013 2:43 pm - On Nov. 1, the first shoe dropped when Congress reduced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which helps feed millions of unemployed or underpaid Americans. The...
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Schaumburg Whole Foods hosting ‘Give Back Day’ Nov. 13Nov 07, 2013 11:46 am - The Whole Foods Market at 750 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg is hosting a 5 percent “Give Back Day” event on Tuesday, Nov. 13, to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Cente...
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Interactive experience raises awareness of suburban povertyNov 06, 2013 10:00 pm - More than 600 people gathered at the “My Neighbor Myself” banquet hosted by Administer Justice on Nov. 1 at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. They came together to s...
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Palatine Park District Recycles Playground EquipmentNov 06, 2013 10:00 pm - Palatine Park District has been serving the Palatine community since 1945. The mission of the district is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks an...
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Holy Family Catholic Academy Students Touch the HeavensNov 04, 2013 10:00 pm - On November 1, eager middle school students boarded a bus at 7:30am at Holy Family Academy in Inverness. Despite the early hour, the excitement was palpable. These stud...
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Glen Ellyn Chorus Gets Ready for the HolidaysNov 03, 2013 10:00 pm - The Village Vocal Chords chorus (the “VVC”), championship women's chorus based in Glen Ellyn, is already busy planning for the holidays. To kick off the season, they wi...
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Holy Family Catholic Academy Students Touch the HeavensNov 02, 2013 11:00 pm - On November 1, eager middle school students boarded a bus at 7:30am at Holy Family Academy in Inverness. Despite the early hour, the excitement was palpable. These stud...
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Fundraiser to help Elgin woman sickened by West Nile virusNov 02, 2013 8:00 am - Annette Frerichs had always worried that her daughter would be exposed to mosquito-borne West Nile virus. After a heart transplant in infancy, Alex, now 24, had an extre...
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Hanover Twp. toy drive starts:Nov 01, 2013 7:29 pm - From now until Dec. 17, Hanover Township is accepting new, unwrapped toys for this year’s toy drive. Toys, for boys and girls up to 15 years old, can be dropped off at t...