Articles filed under Curious
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Amazing chimney swifts do practically everything while airborne
Aug 4, 2021 7:34 AM - The chimney swift's name fits it perfectly. These high-speed fliers roost in chimneys or large hollow trees. Unlike most birds, all four of a swift's toes point forward, which facilitates clinging to vertical surfaces. -
Green Oaks man builds snowman 20 feet high
Feb 11, 2021 6:00 AM - Meetal Gandhi of Green Oaks built a giant, 20-foot snowman, which is garnering the attention of his neighbors. -
St. Charles couple sets out to visit every local park
Feb 5, 2021 2:00 PM - Kathy and Bill Swedberg have set a goal of visiting every park and natural area in St. Charles. To date they've been to 33 locations. -
Pastor shares stories behind your favorite Christmas songs
Dec 25, 2020 6:00 AM - "More than any other season, music is a major part of the celebration of Christmas," said the Rev. William Beckmann of Immanuel Lutheran in Aurora. Here's a look at the story behind some of those songs.
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'Horse Not Dead' sign along Route 47 sparks curiosity
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A look back at Elgin headlines 50, 75 and 100 years ago
Nov 11, 2020 6:00 AM - Polio, race cars and tuberculosis: A look back at Elgin's top news stories 50, 75 and 100 years ago.
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Favorite artifacts from Elmhurst History Museum that you'll eventually be able to see again
Apr 17, 2020 6:46 AM - We recently asked the Elmhurst History Museum staff to consider which artifacts on display in the museum's closed galleries they would most like to share with the public when the doors reopen after this socially distant time. -
How animals can go from pets to pests when released in the wild
Aug 19, 2019 6:26 AM - Naturalist Valerie Blaine takes a look at why releasing pets like snakes, turtles or even goldfish into the wild is not a good idea.
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Geneva woman marks 100th birthday with Red Lobster meal
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West Dundee woman celebrates 100th birthday
Jul 3, 2019 7:00 AM - Bernice Duff, the oldest member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee, celebrates her 100th birthday on Friday, July 5.
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