Lifestyle
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People in Need Forum to showcase community resources in McHenry CountyJan 15, 2025 12:27 pm - The annual People in Need resource fair, taking place Jan. 25 at McHenry County College, will feature 125 exhibitors and speakers on mental health, immigration, senior issues and more.
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Aurora’s Orthodox churches bless Fox River for annual Epiphany traditionJan 15, 2025 12:22 pm - Braving freezing temperatures, Aurora's Orthodox congregations united to bless the Fox River's waters, honoring an ancient tradition recalling Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
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Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challenges
Jan 15, 2025 10:48 am - Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.
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Friend-Fest offers family fun at Elgin VineyardJan 15, 2025 10:22 am - Elgin Vineyard Church hosts free Friend-Fest event on Jan. 18 with games, food, and activities for kids through 5th grade.
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‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast startJan 15, 2025 10:07 am - The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing but given the reception, owners of Ace Pickleball Club of Vernon Hills are confident the early attention will carry over.
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Pastor dreams of unity, justice in divided nationJan 15, 2025 12:03 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on how this year’s commemoration of MLK Day coincides with the inauguration of our 47th President. And he compares MLK's dream to God's vision for justice and mercy.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton donates over $90k to local and global missionsJan 14, 2025 11:06 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton supported scholarships and missions, both locally and internationally, with over $90,000 raised last year.
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Anderson Humane’s wildlife education programs offer hands-on learningJan 14, 2025 9:04 pm - Get behind-the-scenes access to Anderson Humane's wildlife rehabilitation efforts through educational tours and programs promoting conservation.
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.
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Watch out for post-holiday reward scamsJan 14, 2025 2:16 pm - During the holiday season, consumers likely spent a significant amount on gifts and accumulated reward points from various retailers. Now cyber-crooks are exploiting this by sending fraudulent emails and texts that mimic messages from major retailers, inviting you to redeem reward points.