Kane County Lifestyle
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Wind phones allow grieving people to ‘talk’ to lost loved ones with Fox Valley programNov 29, 2025 4:36 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope has installed two “wind phones” to help support people grieving lost loved ones.
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‘Creating a sisterhood:’ A year into Marmion’s coed journey and what it means for the ‘brotherhood’Nov 29, 2025 9:00 am - Around 80 female students are expected to enroll in the freshman and sophomore classes at Marmion Academy in 2026, with plans for single-gender core classes and coeducational activities.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 30-Dec. 6Nov 28, 2025 3:00 am - Upcoming events including plant sales, garden club meetings, classes, workshops and shows.
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Nov 25, 2025 1:41 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora, will open Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, with the annual hanging of the greens with congregants decor...
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Brash and beautiful: Blue Jays liven up backyards like no other songbirdNov 25, 2025 3:30 am - Brash, blue and beautiful, the charismatic Blue Jay livens up backyards and forest preserves like no other songbird.
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving event celebrates immigrationNov 19, 2025 1:53 pm - FaithBridge, a local interfaith organization, will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program on November 23rd, featuring speakers from various religious traditions addressing the theme "Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants".
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Saving Christmas for those in need drives Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fansNov 19, 2025 1:49 pm - There is still time to sponsor or register for the Dec. 7 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run after party.
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Schaumburg, Bartlett to see changes to holiday tree-lighting traditions this yearNov 19, 2025 12:25 pm - Though virtually all Northwest suburbs will soon be welcoming residents back for their annual holiday traditions, Schaumburg and Bartlett are among those who’ll see special and deliberate changes to their tree-lighting ceremonies this year.