West Chicago Lifestyle
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BrightSide Theatre receives three grants to support programmingJan 16, 2022 10:00 pm - BrightSide Theatre recently received a $20,000 grant from DuPage Foundation's Community Needs Grant Program to support its annual programming, including the 10th anniver...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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College of DuPage honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with scholarships, programsJan 11, 2022 10:00 pm - The College of DuPage is honoring the service and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work with programming and actions that continue the efforts of his positive cont...
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Top teacher: Naperville third grade teacher builds confident students with unique techniquesJan 11, 2022 5:00 am - You'll often find Naper Elementary School teacher Ryan Carrizales - with at least one of his two golden retrievers - visiting a local soccer field or basketball court to...
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Montini Catholic senior Jimmy Milas earns Eagle Scout rankJan 10, 2022 10:00 pm - Montini Catholic High School in Lombard congratulates senior Jimmy Milas of Westchester for earning his Eagle Scout rank. James is a member of Troop 73 in Westchester a...
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Memorial scholarship to honor ballet choreographer Kenneth von HeideckeJan 10, 2022 10:00 pm - Kenneth von Heidecke, founder and chief choreographer of Chicago Festival Ballet and School, passed away suddenly on Dec. 11, 2021. Born on Dec. 30, 1952, he graduated ...
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Bloomingdale Artists Association offers scholarship for fine arts studentJan 06, 2022 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Artists Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a qualified applicant pursuing a visual fine arts degree. The scholarship is co-funded by the a...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...