South Elgin Lifestyle
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Elgin nonprofit installs 'Hygiene Hutch' in local neighborhoodSep 06, 2023 11:00 pm - About this time last year, Go with the Flow, a local nonprofit in Elgin, that collects and distributes menstrual and hygiene products to individuals and organizations in...
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Festivals Sept. 8-14: Northern Illinois Airshow, Festival of the Vine, Winfield Good Old Days, Itasca OktoberfestSep 06, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Elgin Fringe Festival: Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 6-10, in downtown Elgin. Opening night Wednesday at the Martini Room. Most performances ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Sanctuary for the Skies brings bird havens to Buffalo Grove, beyondSep 04, 2023 5:30 am - Volunteers with Sanctuary for the Skies recently built a bird sanctuary at Sunrise Senior Living in Buffalo Grove as part of the group's mission to create safe havens fo...
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Good News Sunday: Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensSep 03, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Gerry's Cafe - a nonprofit that hired 45...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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Where to find a free concert in the park this weekAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com The warm weather and the free outdoor concerts in the park won't last forever, so take advantage of them while you can. The be...
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Batavia preschool to host fall fundraising event Sept. 24Aug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Batavia Covenant Preschool will host its "Fall FUNdraiser" on Sunday, Sept. 24. It will be 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Batavia Covenant Church, 1314 Main St. in Batavia. Cos...
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Aurora church to host pop-up food giveaway Sept. 2Aug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host a pop-up, drive-through groceries giveaway by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. It will take place from noon to 2 p....
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...
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Blackhawk Troop 11 Scouts aid Hesed House shelterAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - BSA Scouts pitched in at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Saturday, Aug. 26. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 13 Scouts and eight adults wielded hand saws and power tools to...