Mount Prospect Lifestyle
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Fire Prevention Week focuses on safety in the kitchenSep 30, 2020 11:00 pm - The Mount Prospect -based, nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is promoting national Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitc...
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State announces 2021 Teacher of the Year nomineesSep 29, 2020 1:00 am - Two suburban educators are among 10 finalists for the 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year Award to be announced next month. Kathleen Duffy, who teaches social studies at B...
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Butterfly Run Walk + Flutter goes virtual Oct. 25Sep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - I have had the honor of working with families coping with illness and loss for over 25 years and while every story is sad, not only is Mimi's experience particularly hea...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...
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Clearbrook staff is 'caring, compassionate and committed'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Ed Fiorentino and his wife, Mimi, have been involved with Clearbrook for more than five years. Their son, Tommy, has autism and lives in one of Clearbrook's 53 CILA home...
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'Inspired, humbled by the kindness, dedication of the staff'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Since the pandemic began, Clearbrook has spent $1.3 million on personal protective equipment (masks, gowns, gloves, etc.), cleaning supplies, hotel expenses for staff, h...
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Why we walk: Clearbrook's services essential to those with disabilities, their familiesSep 24, 2020 6:00 am - As a result of the pandemic, Clearbrook's second annual Step It Up for Clearbrook 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will take place virtually Sept. 26. Lace up your shoes and join the...
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'He has a much fuller life than he would have at home'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - The Seney family has been a part of the Clearbrook family for seven years. Their son, Matt, has lived in one of the organization's Community Integrated Living Arrangeme...
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Schaumburg police support Special Olympics with 'Cop in the Lot'Sep 22, 2020 11:00 pm - With most in-person fundraisers for Special Olympics Illinois and its Law Enforcement Torch Run canceled by the pandemic this year, agencies like the Schaumburg Police D...
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Barrington High grad leading effort for later school start timesSep 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Eric Albrecht remembers well getting to the bus stop by 6:30 a.m., sleepy and tired, to attend classes at Barrington High School. The district has since done what Albrec...