Lifestyle
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DAR District IV Daughters volunteer and provides socks for the Chicago Stand DownDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The first Standdown event took place in 1988 in San Diego, CA. The Standdowns have since spread across the country, including Chicago, where two events are held every ye...
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Genealogist to explain how to understand Russian language records for family history research in Feb. 25 hybrid eventDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - "Learn Just Enough Russian for Genealogy" will be the topic of Genealogist Jane Neff Rollins for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting on Sunday, Fe...
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Genealogist to explain on Jan. 28 how to use USCIS records for family history researchDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - "The Five Families of Records of the USCIS Genealogy Program" will be the topic of genealogist Alec Ferretti for the Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, Jewish Genealogical Society o...
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Chicago's Jewish West Side to be the focus of March 17 hybrid lectureDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - "It's a Small World! Genealogy on Chicago's Jewish West Side" will be the topic of Marshall High School alumna Beverly Chubat for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illi...
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Pediatric cancer survivor from Crystal Lake receives trip of a lifetime from Advocate, BullsDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Chicago Bulls, Advocate Health Care and former Bull Toni Kukoc surprised a pediatric cancer patient from Crystal Lake with and all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime t...
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AP's top songs of 2023: 'On My Mama,' 'Flowers,' 'Monaco' and more
Dec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Here are 10 of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. Dive in. Buckle up for some positive aff...
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Even children can be diagnosed with hypertensionDec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Q: My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realize this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember hav...
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Lurie Children's offers free emergency skills training for groupsDec 09, 2023 5:00 am - Learning a lifesaving skill like CPR or bleeding cessation is an impactful action to take to be able to help a friend, a loved one or a peer in need. Every minute counts...
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Dynamic suburban skating duo wins national titleDec 09, 2023 4:00 am - Some people are late bloomers. Others quickly get up to speed. Matthew Soifer and Gabby Kaplan are in that second camp. On ice, these teenagers are fast starters. Within...
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CASA Kane County hosts holiday giving program for children in foster careDec 08, 2023 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care system, has started its annual holiday giving program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiativ...