Pingree Grove Lifestyle
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Join It's Our Fox River Day cleanup Sept. 18Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - If you love the Fox River but don't enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer this weekend to help beautify the area. Join the Forest Preserve District of Ka...
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New program aims to interest Black youth in agricultureSep 13, 2021 6:00 am - On a hot summer day, 15-year-old Jordan Jones of Oswego waters a tomato plant he is growing in his backyard in an EarthBox container. It is the first time he has ever tr...
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Latinx Heritage Month kicks off Friday at ECCSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College's Latinx Heritage Month will include in-person, outdoor celebrations this year, with events built around the 2021 theme "Somos La Fuerza y Espera...
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Suburban Mosaic: Elgin library exhibit kicks off Hispanic Heritage MonthSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - A colorful collection of ethnic costumes from the Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl is on display in the main rotunda of Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin this month. The...
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ECC Foundation Gala encourages support for students who 'Dare to Dream'Aug 27, 2021 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the "ECC Foundation Gala: Dare to Dream" ev...
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Former educator to realize longtime dream when he opens Masterpiece Bread bakery in GenevaAug 27, 2021 6:00 am - Mike Scorzo of Geneva has spent the past few weeks getting his dough in order - and it has nothing to do with his finances. He's literally kneading and baking what he ca...
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North Shore dad raises nearly $310K for EastersealsAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Brad Serot of Winnetka, vice chairman at CBRE, has a 7-year-old daughter, Ava, who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy. He will soon be participating in the Triple Bypass Cy...
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Elburn Days returns with live music, mud volleyball and funAug 19, 2021 6:00 am - Elburn Days, the Elburn Lions Club's largest event of the year, returns this week to Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. Festival hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20; n...
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Bartlett centenarian makes artistic debut in solo exhibitAug 12, 2021 11:00 pm - If you think you're too old to try something new, then you'll think again when you meet Victory Centre of Bartlett resident Helen Frank. At age 96, Frank began creating...