West Chicago Lifestyle
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'They're a long way from home': COD culinary students cook Thanksgiving dinner for Navy recruitsNov 21, 2022 12:00 am - About 50 recruits from the Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago, many far from home, will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner Thursday prepared by culina...
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Buy a tree, see Santa at Cosley Zoo's Festival of Lights, opening Nov. 25Nov 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Lights plus zoo animals plus a wide selection of Christmas trees equals a holiday outing to Cosley Zoo that's sure to be remembered. This year, Cosley Zoo's Festival of ...
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Leaders & Legacies: Hossein Jamali, restaurateur and humanitarianNov 18, 2022 12:00 am - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring ...
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Light a luminaria on Christmas Eve and help children in needNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - As the sun sets on Christmas Eve, neighborhoods are transformed into wonderlands of soft, glowing candlelight flowing in unbroken chains along curb sides and walkways. ...
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Harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson brings a touch of the islands to Downers GroveNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Guitarist/harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson will star in a multimedia concert when she returns to her hometown of Downers Grove on Nov. 26 for an evening featuring world-cl...
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Tree lightings: With the flip of a switch, the holiday season beginsNov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals, complete with caroling, Santa v...
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How Bob Dolgan's documentaries capture the magic and mystery of Illinois birdsNov 15, 2022 5:00 am - Chicago resident Bob Dolgan is a birder, a conservationist, and a fan of the Cleveland Guardians - impressive credentials, in my book. I first met Bob at last spring's I...
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Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden awarded grant from ComEdNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva was awarded a $2,500 Powering the Holidays grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in October. The funds will be used t...
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Brookfield Zoo to hold hourly prize drawings on Giving Tuesday Nov. 29Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Giving Tuesday is a global celebration that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday to shift the focus onto what's important this holiday season: giving back. Whether you...
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Good News Sunday: DuPage County schools see strong growth after COVID-19 learning lossNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: DuPage County schools see strong growth after COVID-19 learning loss