Lakewood
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Plastic foam recycling suspended in Kane, Lake, McHenry townsJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - Residents of several communities in Kane, Lake and McHenry counties are left scrambling to find a way to dispose of plastic foam waste with the suspension of recycling p...
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Images: So many festivals, so much summerJul 03, 2016 6:00 pm - It was a great week of festival fun in suburban Chicago ...
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Foodie 5K returns to three Chicago area locations this springFeb 16, 2016 10:00 pm - Fitness experts agree that the best way to stay motivated is to set goals and mix up your workout routine. Training for one - or all three - of this spring's Foodie 5Ks ...
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Celebrate Canned Food Month with Northern Illinois Food BankFeb 01, 2016 10:00 pm - February is Canned Food Month, and Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating the occasion by highlighting this enduring staple in the quest to solve hunger. Revered for...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates distribution of 5 millionth serving of milk to hungryJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - We're all familiar with the "Got Milk?" campaign of the past two decades. The fact of the matter is, though, that for the most vulnerable in our communities, a glass of ...
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Volunteers invited to share hope, love during special holiday meal-packing sessionsNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Families and church groups have a meaningful way to spend Thanksgiving morning, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve this holiday season: Pack meals with Feed My Starving C...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank receives $20,000 grant from ConAgra Foods FoundationJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - One out of five children in northern Illinois faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced...
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Where to find suburban Memorial Day festsMay 20, 2015 6:00 am - Mark Memorial Day weekend with fests, parades and more
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Fox River Shiver jumps off at noon SundayFeb 24, 2015 10:00 pm - The third annual Fox River Shiver kicks off Sunday, March 1, at the Broken Oar Beach on the banks of the Fox River in Port Barrington. Fearless, costume clad volunteers ...
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Girl Scouts open winter camp in Harvard to familiesJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is offering "Frosty Frolic" to all local families who want to experience winter camping together! Families, couples, and small groups a...