Palatine Lifestyle
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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purposeSep 14, 2021 6:00 am - I've seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree here at the nature center, but most of my recent vulture insights come from watching our resident bird. ...
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A boy was in awe of Palatine church's time capsule. 50 years later, he prompted its opening.Sep 14, 2021 5:30 am - If not for the memory of a 5-year-old boy, a time capsule in a Palatine church would not have seen the light of day for who knows how long - possibly ever. The capsule w...
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Learn how to become a foster parent at picnicSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County and Impact Grants Chicago are hosting a free picnic for people of all ages to raise awareness of the foster care system and recruit p...
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Cycling columnist dealt with physical, psychological trauma to get on the bike againSep 10, 2021 6:00 am - Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-column series. Part 1 appeared Friday, Sept. 3. “Sounds like the twisties,” a family friend surmised. Adam suspected that my three...
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Conservation projects earn Fremd senior rarest of Boy Scout awardsSep 10, 2021 6:00 am - Fremd High School senior Sai Venkatakrishnan not only recently became an Eagle Scout, he also received the rarest Boy Scouts of America award for completing four conserv...
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Harper course gives Schaumburg resident new career pathSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - When she logged into her first Career Exploration session, Arnetta Walker wasn't sure what to expect. She felt self-conscious about her age. She was 50 and had recently...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...
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Hoist that stein: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the suburbsSep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The seasonal combination of beer, brats and German bands means it's time for Oktoberfest celebrations around the suburbs. Here's a look at several: Schnitzel Platz Okto...
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Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with acts of serviceSep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley will participate in the 9/11 Na...
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Prost to Hoffman Estates' Platzkonzert GermanfestSep 08, 2021 6:00 am - Get ready to hoist your stein this weekend when Hoffman Estates' Platzkonzert Germanfest returns to the Virginia Hayter Village Green, 5450 Prairie Stone Parkway, just n...