DuPage County Lifestyle
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Conservation projects earn Fremd senior rarest of Boy Scout awardsSep 10, 2021 6:00 am - Fremd High School senior Sai Venkatakrishnan not only recently became an Eagle Scout, he also received the rarest Boy Scouts of America award for completing four conserv...
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Suburban singers perform in Metropolitan Opera concert remembering 9/11Sep 10, 2021 6:00 am - A major 9/11 commemoration by The Metropolitan Opera in New York this Saturday includes two singers who grew up in the Chicago suburbs. In "Verdi's Requiem: The Met Reme...
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St. Charles Park District seeks public input on repurposing beloved, yet outdated, playground rocket slideSep 10, 2021 6:00 am - A youngster's fascination with outer space has likely changed since it was a new adventure for Americans in the early 1960s. When playgrounds were designed in that era, ...
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'Let's roll': Todd Beamer's father on the valiant fight for Flight 93Sep 10, 2021 1:00 am - His son's last known words have been stamped on fire trucks and police cars, hockey helmets and the nose of an F-16 jet. A Washington state school that has no affiliatio...
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Harper course gives Schaumburg resident new career pathSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - When she logged into her first Career Exploration session, Arnetta Walker wasn't sure what to expect. She felt self-conscious about her age. She was 50 and had recently...
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Best of the Best: At Joe Cotton Ford, you're treated like familySep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - The business of selling cars has changed quite a bit over the years, with many huge corporate dealerships and some digital-only startups getting a lot of attention. But ...
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Woodfield Mall at 50 remains Schaumburg's 'economic engine'Sep 09, 2021 8:00 am - Editor's note: This story is part of a special section commemorating the 50th anniversary of Woodfield Mall. Find the section here. From the initial spark 50 years ago t...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...
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Hoist that stein: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the suburbsSep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The seasonal combination of beer, brats and German bands means it's time for Oktoberfest celebrations around the suburbs. Here's a look at several: Schnitzel Platz Okto...
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Reading program at Glen Ellyn library supports World ReliefSep 09, 2021 1:00 am - A summer reading program at the Glen Ellyn Public Library has raised $2,000 for World Relief, a refugee resettlement agency. The Friends of the Library and the Glen Elly...