St. Charles Lifestyle
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Century-old sketch helps Elgin man restore his porchSep 18, 2011 6:00 am - When Bill Decker first moved into a Victorian-era house In Elgin with his family, there was plenty to do. Inside they tore down all the wallpaper, choosing paint instea...
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Owners pack a lot of history into stone cottagesSep 11, 2011 6:00 am - Antique stone cottages have fascinating interiors, histories and residents, right? Right. And you can step inside five in St. Charles and Geneva on Sunday, Sept. 18, as ...
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Scrapbooking demo, contest to raise funds for AIDAug 31, 2011 11:00 pm - If you are passionate about scrapbooking you will want to submit a one-page entry into the Association for Individual Development (AID) scrapbooking contest. Participa...
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Golf outing to benefit Elgin, S. Elgin Lions clubsAug 26, 2011 11:00 pm - Elgin and South Elgin Lions have teamed up for their first Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 9 at Hughes Creek in Elburn. All net proceeds of this event will go to funding th...
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Model profile: Regency Estates, St. CharlesAug 26, 2011 6:00 am - Regency Estates, a new home community nestled on the western edge of St. Charles, features 44 quarter-acre homesites surrounded by open space and forest preserve land. K...
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Make your way through maze of graphing calculatorsAug 11, 2011 1:00 am - You’re on the market for a calculator, but knowing which one you or your child needs for school can be just as perplexing as any high school math formula. With plenty of...
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...
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Watch Your Back! Backpacks worn improperly or too heavy could cause injuryAug 02, 2011 11:00 pm - As the new school year approaches, parents and children planning their "back-to-school" lists are urged to keep backpack safety in mind. A backpack can be a great help t...
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Sunrooms let the light shine inJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - Even with the sluggish economy, homeowners continue to long for a relaxation room that feels different from a family room, said Brian Kinane, director of marketing and s...
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Naperville Home Side Executive Advocates Monitoring Minor Conditions in Seniors that can Signal Onset of DementiaJul 27, 2011 11:00 pm - A recent national story reported on a survey from the journal Neurology, that found that “a runny nose, fallen arches and dentures aren't risk factors typically associat...