Oak Brook Lifestyle
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Downers Grove Park District and Alter Brewing Co. partnership is a sweet dealApr 26, 2017 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE-A new partnership between Downers Grove Park District and Alter Brewing Company is cultivating community with local honey. Lyman Woods, a 135-acre forest ...
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Thousands of Guatemalan schoolkids receive calculators thanks to local RotariansApr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Northbrook, IL - More than 20,000 solar-powered calculators are in the hands of Guatemalan schoolchildren, thanks to some quick calculations by local Rotarians. Student...
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Constable: Quakers still have friends in suburbsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Until this week, here is what I knew about Quakers: 1. That guy on the oatmeal container is a Quaker. 2. Quakers often get confused with Shakers, the furniture folks. Wi...
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On Earth Day, donate used furniture and earn rewardsApr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is a time to promote earth-friendly practices such as recycling and sustainable living. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for people to find responsible and...
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Helping hands make care packages for hospitalized kidsApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - There were a lot of helping hands, both big and small when Northwestern Mutual-Chicago transformed its office into a production line assembling goody bags for hospitaliz...
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12 steps to allergy-proof your homeApr 18, 2017 11:00 pm - As the trees and flowers start blooming, spring allergies are on the rise. While you may not be able to control the pollen outside, you can control allergens in your hom...
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Giant Steps to offer equine therapy in Sugar GroveApr 14, 2017 6:00 am - Horses are known to be therapeutic, which is what prompted Lisle-based Giant Steps, a nonprofit organization serving autistic individuals, to start an equine therapy pro...
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Oswego's Strickland triplets to serve as Chicago Cubs 'bat kids' April 15Apr 12, 2017 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - Ten-year-old Oswego triplets Abigail, Isabella and Olivia Strickland will serve as Honorary Bat Kids during the Chicago Cubs game on April 15 against the...
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Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser will benefit Advocate Good Samaritan HospitalApr 11, 2017 11:00 pm - DOWNERS GROVE - The Friends of Share at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital will host a Kentucky Derby benefit on Saturday, May 6, at Parkers' Restaurant, 1000 31st Street,...
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Boutique Show Supports Refugee ArtisansApr 09, 2017 11:00 pm - In a time when hundreds of thousands of families have been displaced across the globe, many desire to do something meaningful to support refugees forced to flee their ho...