Lifestyle
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Elgin Elks Lodge No. 737 to ‘Step It Up’ with donation of 250 pairs of shoesJul 08, 2024 7:46 pm - Elgin Elks Lodge No. 737 is contributing to the Step It Up Program for the ninth year.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton grows produce for hungry familiesJul 08, 2024 7:33 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton rents two garden plots at Atten Park to grow produce for those in need. Most of the vegetables will be donated to Outreach in Carol Stream.
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Concert celebrating legacy of Leonard Bernstein set for Aug. 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian ChurchJul 08, 2024 7:19 pm - Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be hosting a special concert event, "Bernstein to Bernstein," celebrating composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
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Jul 08, 2024 3:04 pm - The Edward Foundation is hitting the greens to ensure community access to health care with leading technology, top physicians and quality patient care.
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Cannellini beans at heart of this cool, crisp saladJul 08, 2024 12:41 pm - Because it’s been a hot summer, Don Mauer has focused on cool and nutritious summer salads that are not too high in carbs (so long pasta salads). Due to their high fiber content, beans have been the center of most of his salads.
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Striking out cancer: Foundation helps officials/umpires fighting the diseaseJul 08, 2024 12:13 pm - If you see a high school umpiring crew working a game in a Vegas Gold shirt instead than their usual blues or black, it is because they are doing more than just calling balls and strikes. Members of the UMPS Strikes Out Cancer Foundation are raising money and bringing awareness to their cause.
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Enjoy some of these refreshing reds for summerJul 08, 2024 11:29 am - Good wine’s Mary Ross looks for fruit, complexity, tannin and chill-ability in red wines for summer. Here she shares some favorites.
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‘It’s way past just bingo’: Adult day retreat opens in Fox River Grove
Jul 08, 2024 10:19 am - Inside the Second Season Adult Day Retreat in Fox River Grove are colorful activity rooms for puzzles and art activities, a miniature movie theater and a casino. The ret...
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Ask the pediatrician: Food safety tips for your next outdoor family mealJul 07, 2024 8:46 am - It’s prime time for a cookout with friends or family, but make sure to handle the food properly so no one goes home with food poisoning.
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Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here’s how to deal with their common injuries
Jul 07, 2024 8:45 am - Summer is a fun time for kids to have fun playing outside, but parents should stay vigilant to keep their child safe in the heat, around water, at the playground and when riding bikes.