Cook County Lifestyle
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.
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When the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center will open to visitorsAug 02, 2024 4:01 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to unveil its new wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center in Glen Ellyn by the end of the year.
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How St. Charles Veterans Center makes a difference: National VFW awards post for community serviceAug 02, 2024 5:00 am - The St. Charles Veterans Center, where the VFW, American Legion Post 342, AMVETS Post 503 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 all conduct their meetings and business, serves as the command post of sorts for extensive community outreach.
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Why the Willowbrook Wildlife Center has a new name, new lookAug 01, 2024 6:10 pm - The Willowbrook Wildlife Center is rolling out a new name as a new building takes shape on the campus in Glen Ellyn. The eye-catching, two-story structure will house a wi...
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Meet Charlie the Bacon Guy: Woodridge man’s side hustle doing a crisp businessAug 01, 2024 2:15 pm - Restaurant veteran Charlie Zieserl could have been the Tapas Guy, the Braunschweiger Guy or the Egg White Omelet Guy. Nope. He’s actually Charlie The Bacon Guy. “I think bacon chose me,” Zieserl said.
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National Night Out is Aug. 6. Here’s what’s going on across the suburbsAug 01, 2024 9:42 am - National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event is intended to help build bonds between communities and their local law enforcement. Here are some of the events planned in local communities.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 4-10Aug 01, 2024 6:30 am - Garden club meetings and classes, garden walks, plant shows and more.
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Almost Home Foundation rescue seeks foster homesJul 31, 2024 5:15 pm - Almost Home Foundation's kennel expansion is underway. A larger facility will mean more lives saved; however, the rescue cannot house dogs or cats at the kennel during construction.
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Summer biking offers riders, spectators a variety of fun eventsJul 31, 2024 12:32 pm - Chicago area biking offers an exciting, varied summer menu: Racing, race spectating, club rides and unique community events.
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Rolling Meadows Boy Scout troop signs off after nearly 70 yearsJul 31, 2024 12:08 pm - Chartered in 1955, Rolling Meadows-based Boy Scout Troop 168 officially disbanded last weekend with a final court of honor recognizing not only its five most recent Eagle Scouts but the 63 from across its history.