Lifestyle
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Shop your kitchen to make homemade gifts for the holiday seasonDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - As we gather with family and friends for the holidays, one of the things I love to do is give homemade gifts from my kitchen. While I realize it would be easier to go to...
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Foodie gift ideas to make the holidays a bit easier this yearDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Figuring out what holiday gift to give has never been easy. This year may be a little easier because some of my gift ideas were discoveries, and they're all winners. Fir...
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Things to do Dec. 8-16: C2E2, holiday light shows, fests, Pentatonix & moreDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See th...
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Chicago Bears coat drive underway at Salvation Army locationsDec 08, 2021 12:00 am - The 33rd annual Chicago Bears Coat Drive is underway and runs through Jan. 9. New and gently used coats can be donated at 24 Salvation Army select Family Store location...
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Murphy collecting holiday cards to uplift residents of local long-term care facilitiesDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - To help older adults stay connected with their community and spread cheer safely this holiday season, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is collecting holiday ca...
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Fox River Grove Library hosts Book & AV Sale Dec. 10-11Dec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Fox River Grove Public Library is holding a Book and AV Sale this Friday, Dec. 10, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the librar...
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Schaumburg gift shop touches lives around the worldDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - One of the best-kept secrets in Schaumburg is a small fair-trade gift shop that supports artisans in developing countries. Gifts of the World, a ministry of Christ Comm...
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation offers new twist on Reindeer Route fundraiserDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation's 45th annual Special Edition: Reindeer Route Housewalk is being held with a twist to adapt to the ongoing impact of COVID-19....
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Knife Sharpening Event at Arlington Heights Historical MuseumDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Did you discover some dull knives a few weeks ago when prepping your holiday dinner? Don't let that happen for your next holiday! Gather those knives, scissors and tools...
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Review: Boy band drama meets romance in '~If This Gets Out'
Dec 07, 2021 6:00 am - 'œIf This Gets Out'ť by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich (Wednesday Books) Saturday is the hot, new American boy band getting ready to do their first overseas tour. Its...