South Elgin Lifestyle
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Helping those in need at Christmas - and throughout the yearDec 25, 2017 5:00 am - It's Christmas and across the suburbs children woke this morning to find their wishes had come true - new tech, books and toys, music, art supplies, sports gear, clothes...
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Christmas Day brunch a community tradition at Lazarus HouseDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Lazarus House celebrated a community tradition Monday with its annual Christmas Day Brunch in St. Charles. The free potluck-style buffet brings Lazarus House guests toge...
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$150 to help people in need stay warmDec 24, 2017 12:00 am - Today's Believe Project's recipients want to help homeless people and students in need stay warm through the winter. Each recipient will be awarded $150 - an increase fr...
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Why Salvation Army kettle donations are down this seasonDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - For families in need, the Salvation Army's red kettles are as big a part of the holidays as lights, Santa Claus and spending time with loved ones. But with only a few d...
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TriCity Family Services' annual Snowflake Shuffle finishes strong at new venueDec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The sun was shining and provided the perfect setting for this year's TriCity Family Services' ninth annual Snowflake Shuffle Dec. 2 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Char...
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Salvation Army of Elgin provides support to families in need with toys and foodDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Lauren Williams believes that we all need a little support now and then. For her, it was five years ago with a small child and no job. "It was during that Christmas sea...
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St. Charles kids collect socks for the homelessDec 19, 2017 7:00 am - The residents at Lazarus House in St. Charles and Hesed House in Aurora shouldn't be lacking for socks this year. Richmond Intermediate School students Wyatt and Porter ...
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Danish Home chef receives high praiseDec 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Roger Sukhu received a standing ovation from the 270 people attending the closing event for the Danish Home's 125th anniversary, "Lillejuleaften." Known as Little Christ...
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Guardian Angels Feline Rescue offers adoption or foster care optionsDec 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Fox Valley's Guardian Angels Feline Rescue is seeking individuals to adopt or foster less fortunate felines who have been abandoned or abused. If interested in adoption...
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Local teen builds chimney swift tower as Eagle Scout ProjectDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Jakob Moberly, a Boy Scout from Troop 13 in St. Charles, led the construction of a 14-foot tall chimney swift tower at Jon Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin for his E...