Cook County Lifestyle
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A year after Invest in Kids’ demise, Catholic schools work to fund scholarshipsDec 19, 2024 5:48 pm - St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates is but one suburban Catholic school that’s come up with its own solution to the end of the state’s Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program, that’s been cited as a factor in the closure of some in 2024.
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Tri-Cities Salvation Army receives two gold coins valued at over $5,000Dec 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Two gold coins worth over $5,000 were anonymously donated to Salvation Army kettles in Kane County this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of surprise gold coin gifts to help fund operations.
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Celebrate the miracle of Christmas at Holy Mass with St. Catherine of SienaDec 18, 2024 1:00 am - St. Catherine and St. Mary churches in West Dundee and Gilberts invite all to Christmas Eve and Day masses.
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Wheeling's Chabad to light up Town Center with community Hanukkah celebrationDec 17, 2024 10:04 pm - Wheeling's Chabad is lighting a public menorah and hosting an event to spread light and Jewish pride, joining Chabad's global campaign commemorating 50 years of public menorahs.
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Cardinal Cupich to celebrate traditional Simbang Gabi mass at St. Paul in GurneeDec 17, 2024 5:29 pm - Anticipation for the traditional Filipino mass at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee is high as Cardinal Blase J. Cupich is scheduled to preside Sunday.
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Authorities: Two dozen geese sickened, killed by lead pellets in suburban parksDec 17, 2024 10:50 am - Police and bird experts are looking for the source of lead pellets that poisoned at least two dozen Canada geese in Lombard, Addison and Villa Park.
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‘Wrapping our arms around the community’: The Outreach House helps with food, clothing, utilitiesDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Most charities refer to the people they serve as clients. At Lombard's The Outreach House, employees and volunteers call them guests, a moniker inspired by the organization's name and its mission of providing food, clothing, diapers and emergency financial assistance to those in need.
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A magically early start to Hanukkah celebrations in ElginDec 15, 2024 3:42 pm - The official start of Hanukkah may still be more than a week away, but with magic, games and latkes on the menu, why wait? Kids and grown-ups got an early start on the celebration Sunday with the Magical Hanukkah Extravaganza celebration at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.