Lifestyle
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Discovered Treasure Trove Shows That Danish Home Resident's Love Story Came TrueJun 01, 2021 11:00 pm - It's like a Nicholas Sparks love story, and a Hallmark movie all rolled into one, with the added bonus that it's all true. Maddie Hopkins, a resident of Wicker Park, wen...
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Batavia to host Flag Day, 4th of July fireworksJun 01, 2021 11:00 pm - For patriotic citizens in the Tri-Cities area, the next few weeks will provide a red, white and blue trifecta of fun and special memories. • On Monday, June 14, the Bata...
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Full slate of community events on tap in Rolling MeadowsJun 01, 2021 11:00 pm - After the pandemic-forced cancellation of most events in 2020, the Rolling Meadows Community Events Foundation and city officials have a full slate of local gatherings o...
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Review: 'The Other Black Girl' a bold, poignant debut novel
Jun 01, 2021 7:00 am - 'œThe Other Black Girl,'ť by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Atria) Congratulations are in order for debut novelist Zakiya Dalila Harris. Her first book 'œThe Other Black Girl,'ť ...
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Review: Taylor Jenkins Reid soars with 'Malibu Rising'
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Constable: Romance begun during WWII remains strong after 75 years of marriageJun 01, 2021 5:30 am - Seventy-five years ago today, on June 1, 1946, Larry Haines and Vi LaPointe exchanged wedding vows at the altar of the single-room, white, wooden St. Anne Catholic Churc...
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Malik's Music to host live music fundraiser June 4 at Spotted Fox in St. CharlesMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Three St. Charles teenagers, Zac, Max, and Cam Chiet, have always had music central in their lives. In 2018, they created Malik's Music, a nonprofit organization which g...
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Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation spring fundraisers support local organizationsMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Showing continued creativity and determination, the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation continued to raise money this spring through various innovative fundraisers. In addi...
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Fox Valley Habitat to host family game night fundraiser June 5May 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a virtual Kahoot! trivia family game night fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5, on Zoom. The public is invited. Pro...