Lifestyle
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North Suburban YMCA Partners with the American Red Cross to Host Community Blood DrivesOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, many of the organizations that hosted blood drives for the American Red Cross, such as churches and schools were closed, leading to an u...
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Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendshipOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgi...
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As reopening nears, Des Plaines Theatre gets key city council approvalOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - As the team operating the newly remodeled Des Plaines Theatre gets ready for its grand reopening, the operation cleared an important bureaucratic hurdle this week. The c...
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Bartlett, Hawthorn Woods holiday celebrations get financial boostOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Bartlett and Hawthorn Woods are among 10 northern Illinois communities whose holiday celebrations are getting a financial boost this year though a new program launched b...
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Neighbors in the News: Elmhurst Realtor named president-elect of state organizationOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - • Elmhurst resident and Realtor Michael Gobber, was installed as the 2022 president-elect of Illinois REALTORS. He is the designated managing broker and partner of Centu...
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Spooky specials: Halloween treats on tap at suburban restaurants, barsOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Halloween is almost here - do you have your costume yet? Not that you have to dress up. But there are some suburban restaurants that are hosting kid-friendly, costumes-e...
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District 211's construction program offers real-world experienceOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Members from the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters presented students from Township High School District 211's Building Construction Program with 150 Carhart jacket...
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Widescreen: Hulu's 'Only Murders' finale plays a perfect coda for a satisfying seasonOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - "Doo da-doo, do-do-doo, do do doo." If I can stop humming the infectious theme song long enough, I can tell you that this week's finale of "Only Murders in the Building,...
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Festivals Oct. 22-28: Howlin' at the Moon, Terror in the Timbers, Halloween fests and moreOct 20, 2021 12:10 pm - This weekend Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of pumpkins while vis...
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Reports: Health problems tied to global warming on the rise
Oct 20, 2021 7:00 am - Health problems tied to climate change are all getting worse, according to two reports published Wednesday. The annual reports commissioned by the medical journal Lancet...