DuPage County Lifestyle
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Believe Project: $100 for clients in health department's group homesMar 11, 2015 5:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Debbie Pande of West Chicago. Here is an excerpt of her suggestion: "I would give it to the Naperville Group...
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New Ronald McDonald House ready to open in WinfieldJan 17, 2015 6:34 am - To continue their young son's fight against a brain tumor, Lisa and Chris Post are going to temporarily say goodbye to their home in Michigan today. The family will trav...
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Constable: Will you live longer if you move?Jan 08, 2015 4:30 am - You started off 2015 with a vow to eat healthier and exercise more. But if you really want to live longer, you might want to think about a change of address. Of the 102 ...
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Rock on! A look at suburban music venues in 2015Jan 01, 2015 6:11 am - The city of Chicago may be king when it comes to live-music venues, but that doesn't mean local rock/pop fans can't find a good show closer to home. Music venues located...
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...
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New year marks 40 years of service for People's Resource CenterDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - From food, clothing and rent assistance to computer training, tutoring and social services, struggling DuPage County residents can find all the help they need in one vis...
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ComEd offering seniors electric bill helpDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - ComEd has dedicated more than $300,000 through a special "Senior Giving" hardship fund that will be used to help senior citizens who have fallen behind on their electric...
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DuPage charities looking for #GivingTuesday donationsDec 01, 2014 12:00 pm - Just more than two years ago, Giving Tuesday was merely an idea: What if there were a Black Friday for charitable giving? Imagine the good that could be accomplished if ...
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St. Charles woman provides hope in face of heroin scourgeNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Lea Minalga formed the Geneva-based Hearts of Hope in 1998 to educate and prevent people from using heroin, counsel addicts and provide support to their families. "The ...
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Lazarus House Thanksgiving Feast celebrates communityNov 23, 2014 6:00 am - When Lazarus House began serving a free Thanksgiving feast in 1998, the majority of guests were clients, staffers and volunteers. Over the course of 16 years, it's evolv...