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Norwegian National League offers scholarshipsJan 24, 2025 4:25 pm - The Norwegian National League offers scholarships for students of Norwegian descent in several suburban Chicago counties through essay and art contests.
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Three Fires Council to host 28th annual Merit Badge University for over 1,200 ScoutsJan 23, 2025 10:51 pm - Scouts can work on merit badges in various areas like STEM, outdoor skills, and personal development, guided by expert instructors, at the annual Merit Badge University.
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‘It hooks you in’: Recreational curling offers winter fun with food, drinks and friendsJan 22, 2025 10:29 am - Drinking and throwing stones is now a fun winter sport. Learn where you can go bar curling in the suburbs.
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Birding expert aims to make gull identification less intimidatingJan 22, 2025 7:36 am - Gull expert Amar Ayyash of Orland Park seeks to make gull identification less intimidating through his new guide covering North America's 36 species.
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Prominent civil rights attorney Fred Gray delivers keynote address at sold-out MLK Unity BreakfastJan 20, 2025 1:21 pm - Civil rights attorney and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Fred Gray delivers keynote at sold-out DuPage County MLK Unity breakfast supporting diversity grants.
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Lara Trump to appear at fundraiser hosted by McHenry County GOPJan 20, 2025 11:40 am - Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump and the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, is set to appear at a fundraiser for the McHenry County GOPAC.
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Four days left to share your event in the Daily Herald’s Out on the Town guideJan 20, 2025 11:15 am - Jan. 23 is the deadline to submit your event to the Daily Herald's "Out On the Town" spring guide listing suburban Chicago events like festivals, shows, dining, and family activities occurring March-May. It is free to submit.
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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The best of biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good newsJan 19, 2025 11:57 pm - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak takes a look back at some of the best news in biking in 2024.
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Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100 million state funding boost to fight homelessnessJan 18, 2025 4:00 am - Homelessness in Illinois more than doubled from 2023-2024; advocates urge $100M funding boost to add shelters, aid, citing pandemic response successes and ongoing housing affordability crisis.