Lifestyle
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Apple TV+ documentary series explores 1971's collision of music and history
May 21, 2021 6:00 am - Chrissie Hynde wouldn't make her own mark in music until a few years later, but her memories of how 1971's daily soundtrack was tied to the times remain vivid. "Music sa...
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Pandemic allows former Palatine chorus member to participate from JapanMay 21, 2021 6:00 am - Allegro Community Chorus was presented with a new set of challenges when COVID-19 hit last spring. However, the switch to hybrid rehearsals provided a new and exciting o...
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Elgin hip-hop artist Moore's new release a personal journey of highs and lowsMay 21, 2021 1:00 am - Elgin hip-hop artist Andrew Moore has a story, and he feels like he's ready to tell it. "Writing is easy. To have the courage to be able to share it is difficult," he sa...
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Downtown Elgin Farmers Market set to open June 4May 21, 2021 1:00 am - Warmer weather means strolls along Spring Street for fresh veggies and other goodies are just around the corner. The Downtown Elgin Farmers Market will kick off its 21s...
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Where to spend this promised glorious weekend? We've got some ideasMay 21, 2021 1:00 am - With sunny days and temperatures in the 80s predicted, this weekend may be the year's nicest so far. Combine glorious weather with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, a...
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Zack Snyder blends social commentary into 'Army of The Dead'
May 20, 2021 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - The elevator pitch for Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead" would read something like this: "28 Days Later ..." meets "Oceans 11." But watching the film reveal...
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The Barrington UMC Congregational Garden is ready for another planting season!May 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Last year, the Congregational Garden grew over 38,500lbs, which translates to about 19-tons of fresh vegetables. The produce was delivered to nine area food pantries: FI...
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AAUW Naperville Area awards three $5,000 scholarships to local college womenMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - AAUW Naperville Area Branch recently announced the three local scholarship winners for 2021. The recipient of annual $5,000 Angeline Gale Scholarship is Teresa Colletti...
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Aurora Downtown gives $40K in small business grantsMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Aurora Downtown approved small business grants totaling nearly $40,000 this week. The announcement serves as a bellwether that downtown businesses are ready for post-pan...
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Montgomery firm to double public gifts to Aurora food pantryMay 20, 2021 11:00 pm - The Lakone Co. of Montgomery will double public gifts to the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. Alia Rivera, Pantry communications director, said Lakone will donate $2 ...