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New brownie-inspired cookie joins favorites in annual Girl Scout Cookie saleDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana kicked off cookie season Dec. 15. Local Girl Scouts remain dedicated to giving back to communities through the G...
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Poinsettias add a rainbow of color options to holiday decorDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their bright red blooms, poinsettias are a holiday tradition, but buyers don't have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with ...
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Low-maintenance, winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on givingDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different spec...
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Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing actDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - After this year's summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought co...
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From Dog Grooming to Mold MakingNov 28, 2021 10:00 pm - The first recipient of the Women in TMA's 2021 Grant program is a woman that has faced dramatic life changes over the past year. Not only did she become a mother for the...
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Enjoy a 'Russian Spectacular' Nov. 22 with Midwest Philharmonic OrchestraNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Join the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra for a "Russian Spectacular" at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin. Explor...
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University of Illinois Extension expert says don't rake fall leaves, recycle themNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Every fall, an onslaught of leaves drop relentlessly into yards leaving homeowners to rake, bag, and haul them out on the curb. But what many don't know is that those go...
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Learn how to care for bonsai trees at online workshops this winterNov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Too cold outside to do gardening? The Chicago Botanic Garden is offering online webinars on caring for bonsai trees with Chris Baker, the curator of bonsai collection. T...
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Autumn Health Picks to present 'Understanding Genetic Screens' Nov. 10Nov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - At noon Wednesday, Nov. 10, the University of Illinois Extension's webinar series "Autumn Health Picks" will focus on "Understanding Genetic Screens." Genetic screening ...
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Brick-or-Treat returns to Legoland Discovery Center Oct. 22-31Oct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - From Oct. 22-31, Legoland Discovery Center Chicago's Brick-or-Treat transforms the ultimate indoor Lego playground into the perfect Halloween spot to build family memori...