Woodridge Lifestyle
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‘A perfect storm’: What’s our protection level against measles amid Chicago outbreak?Mar 24, 2024 8:54 am - Considered to be effectively eliminated across the U.S. in 2000, a measles outbreak in Chicago this month is a wake-up call about how easily things can spiral, experts say. How well protected are Illinoisans against the highly contagious respiratory virus?
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Good News Sunday: Fremd grad to compete on new season of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’Mar 24, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a Fremd graduate appearing on “Top Chef,” a library celebrating its 150th anniversary and a DuPage County couple recognized for their commitment to solar energy.
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Birding by the numbers: Keeping lists is what many watchers do, and some take it to extremesMar 18, 2024 12:48 pm - If you are wondering, there are roughly 11,500 officially recognized bird species. It’s unlikely that anyone will ever see them all, or even try to. The list is constantly growing due to genetic studies that reveal new species.
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Lombard woman charged with cruelty, neglect of dogsMar 12, 2024 5:36 pm - A Lombard woman has been charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Sharon Manuel, 59, of the 1000 block of South Route 53, was released on her own recognizance Monday,...
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Home & garden calendar March 3-9Feb 29, 2024 6:00 am - Home shows, garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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DuPage County Health Department to give kids free dental examsFeb 27, 2024 7:23 am - Dentists at the DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton will provide free dental screenings for children on Friday, March 1. The health department is participating in ...
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Felines and fanciers converge at Lincoln State Cat Show in WheatonFeb 25, 2024 6:02 pm - The Lincoln State Cat Club’s 62nd annual benefit show drew hundreds of cat fanciers to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton Saturday. The event features at least 180 ...
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Lincoln State Cat Club to hold 62nd annual show at DuPage County FairgroundsFeb 13, 2024 10:13 am - The Lincoln State Cat Club will hold its 62nd annual benefit show on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24 and 25, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
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Valentine’s Day 2024: Grab a date and eat your heart out at these suburban spotsJan 31, 2024 7:22 pm - It’s nearly time for the biggest date night of the year. With a midweek Valentine’s Day, many restaurants are extending their specials before and beyond Wednesday, Feb. 14. Reservations are going fast, so don’t delay.
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Recapping the year in birding: Local watchers experienced some mind-bending sightings in 2023Jan 17, 2024 6:43 am - For birders, the word invasion usually refers to birds from the north coming south. We treasure the occasional winters when large numbers of fleeting species such as cros...