North Aurora Lifestyle
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You can't go to Swedish Days, but you can read 'The Swedish Days Swindle'May 08, 2020 5:57 am - Having the Swedish Days festival in Geneva canceled because of coronavirus was a tough blow to area residents who look forward to that major summer event. The Fox Valley...
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Helping the Helpers: With building sites quiet and stores closed, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley needs helpMay 08, 2020 5:00 am - Founded in 1990, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley built its first home in 1991. Based in Elgin, it serves parts of Kane, Cook and McHenry counties, including ...
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Mask Up Kane County crafts 40,000 masks for the Fox ValleyMay 07, 2020 11:00 pm - A Kane County grass-roots organization of volunteer seamstresses, crafters and other DIYers that manufactures face masks for health care workers and nonprofits has now d...
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Delnor dietitian offers healthy alternatives during meat shortagesMay 07, 2020 11:00 pm - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some meat counters are sparse and at least one major restaurant chain is saying "No Burgers." Audra Wilson, MS, RD, LDN, bariatric dietitia...
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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliate airs its first TV spotsMay 05, 2020 11:00 pm - To increase awareness, donations and volunteers, Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has launched a series of television ads running through May 18 on local...
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Drive-up food drive restocks Aurora church's community pantryMay 05, 2020 11:00 pm - "In dire need" was how an official described the food pantry at Holy Angels Church and School in Aurora recently. On Thursday and Friday, April 30-May 1, community donor...
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Seven suburban educators to celebrate during Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 05, 2020 5:30 am - Remember that teacher who became a role model and helped you think for yourself? Or the one who built your child's confidence and helped them find their calling? Teacher...
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Earthmover Credit Union makes donation to local coronavirus relief fundMay 03, 2020 11:00 pm - In an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community during this time of economic crisis, Earthmover Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the Fox Valley Coron...
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Fox Valley educator, author shares his vision for family learningMay 01, 2020 6:00 am - For the better part of two decades, William Russell made the pitch through a newspaper column that parents should extend learning beyond school walls by educationally en...
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Therapist discusses how music can help you cope with isolationApr 30, 2020 11:00 pm - From the citywide singalongs to the burst of new TikToks, music is playing a huge role in helping people cope during COVID-19 isolation. Jessica Pouranfar, MT-BC, NICU-M...