Gilberts Lifestyle
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Pingree Grove man started nonprofit to help teens succeed in the workforceAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Willie Tunstall believes the children are our future. And it's not just a cliché. He has made it his life's mission to make sure that teens - especially low-income youth...
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Aurora Methodists accepting donations for Maui wildfire reliefAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is accepting donations for the people of Maui, Hawaii, experiencing the devastating results of wildfires. A church statement sai...
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Sugar Grove BSA Scout awarded Eagle rankAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Logan Hubble, 17, of Sugar Grove was the second Boy Scout promoted to Eagle rank in a week at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Blackhawk Troop 11, chartered by ...
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Furry ambassador: Leader Dog for Blind visits AuroraAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - A furry, four-legged ambassador visited Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19. She was Mya, a puppy being raised by Harold Owens of Rockford for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Mya's miss...
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It's all about the kids: Moose-a-Palooza's music, food and fun support Mooseheart in BataviaAug 17, 2023 5:00 am - Batavia Moose Lodge Administrator Kelly Schacherbauer may sum it up best: "The Batavia Moose Lodge does so many different events to support our community that there ...
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New legislation means more flexibility for 4-H youthAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Monday, Aug. 14, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3814, which allows youth enrolled in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H to use their program participation toward th...
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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...
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'The emotions of 57 years': St. Charles Vietnam veteran describes Honor Flight experienceAug 11, 2023 6:00 am - It was disappointing when my friend Duane Buttell told me he couldn't attend our annual golf trip to Lake Geneva, a tradition with several other fellows that has been in...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie donates 112 handmade quiltsAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The Prairie Pointe Quilters at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley have devoted hours to creating custom quilts to give to others for comfort in their tim...
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Summer tunes: Where to catch a free concert in the parkAug 09, 2023 6:00 am - Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and some snacks and drinks and head to a free outdoor concert in the suburbs this week. Saturday, Aug. 12 Gurnee Days: Noon to 11 p.m...