West Chicago Lifestyle
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Good News Sunday: Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensSep 03, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Gerry's Cafe - a nonprofit that hired 45...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Hunger Scramble golf outing raises over $150,000 for hunger reliefAug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - The 25th annual Northern Illinois Food Bank Hunger Scramble drew more than 220 golfers and raised more than $150,000 for hunger relief in Northern Illinois. This year, ...
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How Warm Coats for Cool Kids collects, distributes winter wear and hopes to expand its reachAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - Just before Christmas in 2020, Garry Vaccaro was volunteering at the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry when he overheard a phone conversation between the pantry director an...
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...
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Naperville's Party on the Parkway to benefit Bridge CommunitiesAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Stroll downtown Naperville on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Naperville's Party on the Parkway. You'll enjoy the culinary taste sensations from Naperville's top...
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Inaugural Wiffle ball tournament to benefit Bennet Taft Memorial ScholarshipAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - The inaugural Bennet Taft Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at F.E. Peacock Park, 316 E. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Itasca. Join them and...
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Make a lasting impact by volunteering with West Chicago Park DistrictAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Park District is launching WeGo VIP (Volunteers in Parks) to connect volunteers with opportunities in parks and recreation. The park district offers ma...
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Sign up for Marklund's 11th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5KAug 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Registration is open for the 11th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1-mile fundraiser, an event dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with profound ...
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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital opens Mothers' Milk Depot drop-offAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes are partnering to bring a new human milk drop-off depot to Geneva. This joint eff...