West Chicago Lifestyle
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Local teens start charity for children in Kenya: Book donations can change livesNov 09, 2019 10:00 pm - With laptops and electronic books used as standard educational materials in many schools, traditional books are becoming obsolete. As a result, an abundance of used boo...
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Army veteran helps other vets avoid becoming homelessNov 09, 2019 12:00 am - Al Miller has spent a lifetime being invisible, helping veterans like himself get out from the shadows. He volunteers with Rolling Thunder Illinois Chapter One, operatin...
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Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates Diwali with 'Love + Light' concert Nov. 9Nov 08, 2019 5:00 am - The Chicago Sinfonietta will present a celebration concert of Diwali called "Love + Light: The Jubilant Return of Diwali" this weekend in Naperville. The concert is set ...
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Hundreds at College of DuPage commit to serving the needs of others this winterNov 07, 2019 10:00 pm - College of DuPage faculty, staff and students will collect and donate much-needed items to more than 20 community agencies this winter through the annual "Up to S.N.O.W....
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Sharing Connections names Ryan Varju as new chief executive officerNov 06, 2019 10:00 pm - The board of trustees of Sharing Connections furniture bank in Downers Grove has announced the retirement of their chief executive officer, Deb Rickert, and the promotio...
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Repairing Hip Cartilage Surgically in Young Patients Can Ward Off Future ArthritisNov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Hesitant at first to join her family's affinity for distance running, 16-year old Emma Dixon, of Wheaton, was soon hooked. However, a painful hip threatened to derail he...
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Clare Woods Academy to offer 'A Night With Temple Grandin' Nov. 19Nov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - As a part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton will host a two-day event with Temple Grandin, an animal science professor and author of th...
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Elgin High School to present sensory friendly concert for Autism Awareness Nov. 7Nov 03, 2019 10:00 pm - The Elgin High School Concert and Varsity Bands will be performing "A Sensory Friendly Concert" on Thursday, Nov. 7, featuring soft music and dim lights, designed to rai...
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Vitalant to open four blood donation centers on Thanksgiving DayOct 31, 2019 11:00 pm - Vitalant (formerly LifeSource) encourages both existing and first-time donors of all blood types to be extra thankful this holiday season and schedule a visit to its Nap...
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Learn about refugee crisis, how to help its victims at Nov. 19 programOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Who are refugees and how do they differ from other immigrants? Learn the answers to these questions by attending "Who Are Refugees?," a program that will be facilitated ...