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Home Depot volunteers to improve Lisle VFWSep 08, 2012 9:48 am - Troops of volunteers will descend upon the Ross Bishop VFW Post 5696 on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Lisle VFW received a $12,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation’s Celebr...
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Bridge Communities gets a hand in honor of Sept. 11Sep 07, 2012 11:45 pm - As part of the National Day of Service, technicians from Mr. Handyman of Wheaton will perform 32 combined man-hours of repair and maintenance jobs for Bridge Communities...
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Giving DuPage after hours event promotes volunteerismSep 07, 2012 1:40 pm - The spirit of service that rose out of the ashes of Sept. 11 continues this year as Giving DuPage and several area chambers of commerce bring together not-for-profits in...
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Volunteers needed to clean beach near Highland ParkSep 07, 2012 12:54 pm - Help clean a nearly 1-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve near Highland Park from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15. Volunteers wil...
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Join birding experts at Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State ParkSep 07, 2012 12:50 pm - Lake-to-Prairie is hosting a field trip at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Adelein Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park in Zion. Participants should meet at the visitor...
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Finding hope in the little thingsSep 07, 2012 12:46 pm - I’d stopped off for lunch at one of those classic family restaurants — you know, the ones with 101 menu items from every possible culinary heritage. If people eat it, y...
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Aurora ghost hunter has fascination with the paranormalSep 07, 2012 10:00 am - Matthew Herran of Aurora hopes to prove there's life after death by hunting for ghosts
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Elk Grove coalition recognizes residents for good characterSep 06, 2012 3:28 pm - The Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove will conduct its fourth annual Celebration of Character from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at the Elk Grove Pavilion,...
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Glen Ellyn BBQ helps homeless familiesSep 06, 2012 3:10 pm - Glen Ellyn’s Backyard BBQ Cook-Off returns for a fourth year of food, fun and festivity in a relaxed, down-home atmosphere. Glen Ellyn’s fourth annual Backyard BBQ Cook...
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Boyfriend is making her feel like a fifth wheelSep 06, 2012 2:31 pm - Q. I am not sure if my issue stems from my own insecurity or if this is an actual problem that needs to be addressed. My boyfriend of almost two years is an amazing guy....