St. Charles Lifestyle
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Crisis Line of the Fox Valley needs volunteersJan 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley, which is available 24/7, needs volunteers interested in answering the call for help. Sign up for a free 10-week crisis line training. ...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Dining bites: St. Charles' Tap House Grill fetes 15 years with free buffet SaturdayJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - Note: Events are subject to change. Check the website or call before you go. Cheers to 15 years Tap House Grill in St. Charles is turning 15 on Saturday, Jan. 15. And to...
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Thoughts on some of the Tri-Cities' businesses that opened, closed or seemed in limbo for 2021Jan 07, 2022 5:00 am - My first column of a new year traditionally looks back at some of the interesting people and places highlighted in “Talk of the Town” for the past 12 months. Today, we'l...
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Jan. 18 deadline to apply for Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's 200 scholarshipsJan 06, 2022 10:00 pm - On the hunt for college scholarships? The deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, to apply for nearly 200 different scholarships, totaling more than $1 million in scholarsh...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to hold remote tutor training Jan. 10-19Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will hold a free tutor training workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 10-19, on Zoom. The nonprofit helps adults r...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Elgin History Museum receives support from DARJan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - The Elgin History Museum received financial support from Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, for two initiatives: $500 for the children's education program deve...