West Chicago Lifestyle
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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 ...
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Wheaton's St. Matthew UCC hosts 60th anniversary celebration Nov. 17Oct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Looking Forward to the Future" is the theme of the 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Nov. 17, at St. Matthew United...
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Sleep Out Saturday teaches teens about homelessnessOct 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Blair Nelson has been sleeping outside in a cardboard box or a tent one night each year for a long time now. He plans to do it again this Saturday, Nov. 2, when DuPage's...
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Toys For Tots campaign begins in West ChicagoOct 29, 2019 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Police Department is once again participating in the Toys For Tots Program. Sponsored by the DuPage County U.S. Marines, this program attempts to send ...
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Diveheart asks for holiday ornaments to decorate holiday tree at CantignyOct 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Diveheart, a Downers Grove-based nonprofit that offers scuba therapy to children, adults or veterans with a disability, is asking the public to donate ocean and military...
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Volunteers needed for West Chicago's Seniors Leaf-raking Event Nov. 9Oct 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Many hands make for light (and quick) work. Volunteers are needed for the annual leaf-raking service project. West Chicago's annual Seniors Leaf Raking Service Day will ...