DuPage County Lifestyle
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German student volunteers at Elgin Wayside CenterSep 04, 2012 8:16 am - Lena Jakobi started volunteering at a food pantry in March in Germany. Her parents didn’t tell her she had to and it wasn’t a requirement at her school. She just felt th...
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Kids score with park district inclusion servicesAug 08, 2012 7:36 am - There is something familiar, no matter what your age, about this time of year. It’s the smell of new crayons, seeing shiny new backpacks in stores, and the promise of al...
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Gary Sinise's Lt. Dan still standing up for veteransJul 20, 2012 6:00 am - In an Academy Award-nominated role, he played a double amputee injured in Vietnam, battling booze and bitterness at home and ultimately walking again. Now, actor Gary ...
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Drop off Giving Garden donations at area food pantriesJun 20, 2012 1:00 am - Each summer, the Daily Herald sponsors the Giving Garden program where suburban gardeners can donate extra fresh fruits and vegetables to more than 50 local food pantrie...
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Chicago Symphony coming to DuPage County?Jun 07, 2012 4:57 pm - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra may expand into the Western suburbs, and DuPage County leaders are helping to determine whether the move is feasible. Symphony spokeswoman...
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Ty Pennington to join Ribfest grillersMay 31, 2012 9:00 am - The band of traveling rib vendors won't be the only ones grilling at Naperville's Ribfest this year. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” star Ty Pennington and three other...
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Exhibit showcases works by pop art master Roy LichtensteinMay 20, 2012 6:00 am - Retrospective showcases work of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein
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Community colleges offer array of classes for young studentsMay 18, 2012 6:00 am - It doesn't take long after summer vacation begins for students to start the annual summer phrase - "I'm bored." In an effort to combat boredom, parents are in the proce...
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Stress management begins at homeApr 23, 2012 1:00 am - There's one topic of conversation that's easy to predict when any group of parents get together: How busy our children are, and how much time and energy it takes to keep...
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What parents need to know about kids and concussionsApr 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Maribel Piccinini, the mother of 16-year-old Conant High School football player Troy Piccinini, knows well the risks associated with pediatric concussion. She's navigate...