Woodridge Lifestyle
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Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson supports families who experience perinatal loss as part of NFL's My Cause My CleatsDec 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Four months ago, Jennie Goosby and Tony Bakken were faced with the unthinkable loss of their infant daughter Charlotte Olivia, born 14 weeks early. Chicago Bears safety ...
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Joliet Hooters delivers purses, toiletries and inspirational notes to Guardian Angel CommunityDec 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Hooters of Joliet partnered with #LovePurse to hold a new purse and toiletry drive to help local women who are victims of domestic violence feel special and loved. Gen...
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Local 'gift wrapping guru' gives tips to Woodridge Library patronsNov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - Professional gift wrapper and local resident Hilary Vincent kicked off the holiday season Nov. 30 with a live morning appearance on ABC 7 and a packed evening Gift Wrapp...
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Lisle Heritage Society, Lisle Park District host Once Upon a Christmas Dec. 3Nov 29, 2022 10:00 pm - The Lisle Heritage Society is partnering with the Lisle Park District to present "Once Upon a Christmas" on Saturday, Dec. 3. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be welcoming fami...
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Benet Academy's Buddies share growth and laughter with Turning Pointe Family Respite ProgramNov 29, 2022 10:00 pm - When Benet Buddies, a student volunteer group from Benet Academy in Naperville, put out the call for academy students to join the group and befriend students with intell...
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How a former principal cultivates Wheaton nursing home's huge 'secret garden' full of lessonsNov 24, 2022 4:30 am - Retired school principal Linda Kunesh has been tending to a garden at a DuPage County nursing home for more than a decade. In many ways, the therapeutic garden at the Du...
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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...