Elgin Lifestyle
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100-year-old WWII 'Ghost Soldier' gets birthday celebration at VA clinicAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - A lot can happen in 100 years; just ask Bernard "Bernie" Bluestein. The Hoffman Estates resident is a retired industrial designer, college student for 34 years, part of ...
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Schaumburg library exhibit 'Before I Die' reflects on life's prioritiesAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - It could be considered a "bucket list" board. Throughout August, Schaumburg Township District Library sites in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park are hosting t...
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 21 community organizationsAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas recently awarded $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants for organizations and nonprofits across the company's service territory that are committed to pro...
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Active Transportation Alliance initiative makes sure area youth can ride in fundraiserAug 15, 2023 11:00 am - With a new feature, Active Transportation Alliance's major fundraiser, Fifth Third Bike the Drive, rolls for the 21st time from 6:30-10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, with ...
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Festivals Aug. 18-24: Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Glen Ellyn, Little Bear Ribfest & moreAug 15, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 17-18; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19...
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New year, new superintendent: Elgin U-46 welcomes back studentsAug 15, 2023 1:00 am - Students in the state's second-largest school system kicked off a new school year Tuesday. Elgin Area School District U-46 welcomed the return of more than 35,000 kinder...
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Stillman Nature Center summer intern shares photos of bird familiesAug 14, 2023 11:00 pm - Every summer, Stillman Nature Center in Barrington hires college interns. This year, one of the interns, Leah Kmiecik, was a keen observer of bird life with the photogr...
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Golf for Good benefits local first responder and student scholarshipsAug 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The community will take to the links at Pinecrest Golf Club in Huntley on Friday, Sept. 8, to support local first responder AJ Gazda and student scholarships during Imma...
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Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women to study Isaiah this fallAug 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Women of all ages are invited to study the Book of Isaiah with the Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women this fall. Through a masterful mix of poetry and prose, the...
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Harvest Dinner & Urban Farm Tour features seasonal homegrown produce prepared by local restaurantsAug 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Seasonal fresh vegetables and herbs harvested from Marie's Pantry Garden will be featured at the annual Garden Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 19. Local musicians are p...