South Elgin Lifestyle
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Tree lightings: With the flip of a switch, the holiday season beginsNov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals, complete with caroling, Santa v...
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'It's a great privilege to say I know two languages': U-46 marks 50 years of bilingual educationNov 16, 2022 4:00 am - Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household, Giselle Naranjo wanted to stay connected to her roots and to family members who spoke only her native tongue, w...
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Art + Market Aurora opens for fall, indoor marketsNov 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Art + Market Aurora will be back at Society 57 for three dates this holiday season starting Saturday, Nov. 19. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market will feature sev...
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Special delivery: Postmaster returns to thank nurses who helped him fight stage 4 cancerNov 14, 2022 10:00 pm - After 35 years as a postmaster, Steven Saylor was nearly ready for retirement. He wasn't ready for a stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis, let alone eight weeks in the hospital. I...
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Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden awarded grant from ComEdNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva was awarded a $2,500 Powering the Holidays grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in October. The funds will be used t...
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Help Food for Greater Elgin raise $20,000 on Giving Tuesday Nov. 29Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - As you take time to consider all that you are thankful for this holiday season, consider making a gift to Food for Greater Elgin to lend a hand to someone in need. On Gi...
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Fox Valley Marines present $5,000 checks to four local food pantriesNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - During the holiday dedicated to honoring veterans, a group of marines in Aurora selflessly took this time to help fight mounting food insecurity. The Aurora-based Fox Va...
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Holiday Happenings across the suburbs in NovemberNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Nov. 13 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 23, at DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. DuPage Art Le...
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Neighbors in the news: St. Isaac principal honored with Lewis University awardNov 10, 2022 5:00 am - • Barrington resident Carol Burlinski, principal of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, Hinsdale, was named the 2022 recipient of the Bishop Roger L. Kaffer Outstanding Pr...
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Veterans Day 2022: Suburban restaurants say thank you with free meals and dealsNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants are saying thank you to active and retired military service members this Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, with a variety of free meals or dining deals...