Pingree Grove Lifestyle
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Bitter cold no problem for hearty tree lovers in Kane CountyFeb 07, 2021 12:00 am - Learning something new about the great outdoors can be a challenge, and that's before you throw in the subzero temperatures. But a small group of hearty nature lovers we...
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Anderson's 'For the Love of Animals' online auction begins Feb. 6Feb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - Anderson Animal Shelter and Fox Valley Wildlife Center are hosting a silent auction, "For the Love of Animals." One of Anderson Humane's biggest and most important fundr...
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Black History Month goes virtualFeb 04, 2021 5:00 am - This year, you can learn about Black history, culture and heritage without leaving your home, as most Black History Month events have gone virtual. Art exhibits, musical...
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Educators use U.S. Capitol riot, political upheaval as teachable momentJan 26, 2021 5:00 am - A year of protests surrounding racial injustice, a worsening pandemic, political upheaval and a contentious election leading to a tumultuous transfer of power. It has a...
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Tragedy and turmoil marked suburban crime news in 2020Jan 04, 2021 5:00 am - The heartbreaking story of the short, tragic life of AJ Freund, the Crystal Lake 5-year-old beaten to death in 2019 then buried in a shallow grave in Woodstock, conclude...
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Pandemic, pot, BLM protests, corruption among suburbs' top stories in 2020Dec 30, 2020 10:00 pm - It was a traumatic year for the nation, confronted by a virus that killed more than 300,000 people, protests and, at times, riots after video was posted of the slow deat...
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New social worker leads holiday initiative in Kane CountyDec 23, 2020 10:00 pm - The Kane County Sheriff's Office in St. Charles recently announced the hiring of its first social worker to serve the community under the sheriff's new Special Victims T...
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Adopt a Blanding's turtle to benefit Kane Forest Preserve FoundationDec 22, 2020 10:00 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation works to restore, restock, protect and preserve forest preserve lands for the education, recreation and pleasure of all Kane County c...
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St. Charles-based Lazarus House adapts for the holidays thanks to community volunteersDec 22, 2020 5:00 am - Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lazarus House has had to adapt like so many volunteer-driven nonprofit organizations. Since 1997, Lazarus House has grown as a St. Charles...
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Mom of cancer patient brings holiday cheer to medical team at Central DuPageDec 20, 2020 6:00 am - In September, 5-year-old Averie Lazzara of South Elgin finished nearly 2.5 years of medical treatment. Averie was under the care of the pediatric oncology team at Northw...