North Chicago Lifestyle
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Korean War veteran called 'Pops' finds renewed purpose at Midwest Veterans ClosetNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - In his 82 years, Russ McCann claims he never had a nickname. But the Korean War veteran says "Pops" is fine with him. That handle was bestowed by Carrie Price, store man...
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Beacon Place to host walkathon July 23Jul 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Beacon Place has announced that it will host its fifth annual walkathon to raise funds to support all their programming from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 23, at 603 S....
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AbbVie, Catholic Charities roll out new bikes for veterans in needJun 08, 2018 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that Richard Bowman was stationed in Korea. Richard Bowman received his first new bicycle in 42 years Friday, ...
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AbbVie donates $100 million to Puerto RicoMay 22, 2018 2:00 pm - AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, said it donated $100 million to two organizations, Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity International, to st...
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Honor Flight breakfast fundraiserFeb 06, 2018 12:00 am - The Lake County Honor Flight is hosting an all-you-can-eat Valentine's Day-themed pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10 at Foss Park Golf Co...
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American Legion in Palatine hosts naval recruits for ThanksgivingNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - Three dozen naval recruits spent part of Thanksgiving Day bowling, playing pool and picking songs on the jukebox at the Arlington Lanes in Arlington Heights. Later, the...
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Veterans charity in North Chicago provides food for familiesNov 14, 2017 12:00 am - A long line formed Tuesday as Midwest Veterans Closet opened the grocery food truck to provide food for veterans and active-duty military. More than 150 families were ex...
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YouthBuild Lake County student earns full scholarshipJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - North Chicago, IL, July 13, 2017: YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) today announced that Elijah Childs, Class of 2017, is the recipient of a Dorothy Stoneman Scholarship, a ...
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Volunteers build playground for North Chicago schoolJun 29, 2017 1:00 am - It was a sea of teal in the field behind A.J. Katzenmaier Academy on Thursday as volunteers made like worker ants constructing swings, slides and climbing structures for...
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Motorycle escorts sought for Honor FlightApr 20, 2017 1:00 am - Motorcyclists are being sought to participate in a Lake County Honor Flight escort for veterans for the Saturday, April 29 trip from North Chicago city hall, 1850 Lewis ...