Woodridge 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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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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DuPage County sets aside $1 million to address long-haul needs for food pantriesAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County Board members want to help equip food pantries to meet long-term needs. Board members on Tuesday approved setting aside $1 million to help shore up food pa...
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Project CURE to unveil sculpture, inspired by 13-year-old artist, for Ukrainian Independence Day Aug. 24Aug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - In celebration of Ukraine Independence Day, Project C.U.R.E. will partner with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago to unveil a Ukraine-inspired sculpture by 13-y...
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West Suburban Community Pantry names director of communications and engagementAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Armato has announced the addition of Sarah Corbin to the leadership team as director of communications and...
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Justice Talk to open Pro Bono Network's annual boot campAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Far too many vulnerable people in Cook and DuPage counties cannot afford the civil legal support they desperately need. All Illinois lawyers, active or not, can help by ...