Kendall County Lifestyle
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New program aims to interest Black youth in agricultureSep 13, 2021 6:00 am - On a hot summer day, 15-year-old Jordan Jones of Oswego waters a tomato plant he is growing in his backyard in an EarthBox container. It is the first time he has ever tr...
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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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Jewel-Osco's Nourishing Neighbors donations to benefit Northern Illinois Food BankSep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank has been selected as a charity partner for Jewel-Osco Foundation and will receive donations from the grocery retailer's annual Nourishing Nei...
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KidsMatter marks 20 years in preparing Naperville area youth to meet challengesSep 07, 2021 11:00 pm - On Friday, Sept. 17, friends, supporters and community leaders will gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a Naperville organization which has offered life-saving s...
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Aurora church to host barbecue fundraiser to fight diabetesSep 07, 2021 11:00 pm - Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will host a barbecue-dinner fundraiser for Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes. The drive-t...
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Festivals Sept. 10-16: Festival of the Vine, Fringe Fest, Naper Pride Fest and moreSep 07, 2021 11:00 pm - This weekend Elgin Fringe Fest: Through Sunday, Sept. 12, at locations throughout Elgin. The inclusive celebration of the arts includes a variety of performances. All Fr...
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Birders invited to pull up a chair for Big Sit atop Cantigny's Butterfly HillSep 07, 2021 6:00 am - There are many ways to birdwatch, making the hobby accessible for just about everybody. It's one of the best things about birding - you can do it anywhere, at any time. ...
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DuPage Medical Society Foundation announces scholarship and grant awardsSep 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The DuPage Medical Society Foundation Board of Trustees announces the awarding of eleven 2021 student scholarships. Jeonghyun Esther Kwon, Wheaton, is the 2021 recipient...
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Woodturners host Empty Bowls for Food fundraiser Sept. 11Sep 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners will host an "Empty Bowls for Food" fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Boardwalk Shops of Batavia, off Wilso...
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Every Thursday in September, Hooters' Wings for the Kids program raises funds for educationSep 06, 2021 11:00 pm - During the entire month of September, Hooters Management Corporation will donate one-third of all chicken wing sales on Thursdays to Holy Family School. The Hooters Wi...