Hampshire Lifestyle
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Constable: Blizzard? Prairie fires once were 'demons' in what's now the suburbsJan 22, 2022 12:00 am - We suburbanites complain about the cold and snow. We're a few months away from griping about the heat and humidity. We dread droughts, fear floods, carp about coyotes, a...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's mobile markets bring nutritious food to local neighborhoodsJan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Leroy was struggling to control his diabetes. His blood sugars were consistently over 200, making him at risk for dangerous long-term effects, such as heart disease and ...
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Mediacom offers scholarships to local high school seniorsJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 21st c...
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Crisis Line of the Fox Valley needs volunteersJan 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley, which is available 24/7, needs volunteers interested in answering the call for help. Sign up for a free 10-week crisis line training. ...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Fox River Valley DAR to offer genealogy workshop for prospective members Jan. 30Jan 10, 2022 10:00 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a workshop for women interested in joining the NSDAR on Sunday, Jan. 30, f...
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Thoughts on some of the Tri-Cities' businesses that opened, closed or seemed in limbo for 2021Jan 07, 2022 5:00 am - My first column of a new year traditionally looks back at some of the interesting people and places highlighted in “Talk of the Town” for the past 12 months. Today, we'l...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Hilltop Community Suppers return Jan. 11 in West DundeeJan 03, 2022 10:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month supervised by volunt...