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‘They really got creative with the menu’: Elgin students compete to create burger for restaurantDec 06, 2024 6:51 pm - Elgin High School culinary students competed in a burger cook-off judged by the mayor and others Friday. Geraldo Depaz and Mario Perez won with their "Sweetness" burger featuring candied bacon and caramelized onions. It will appear on the Chicago Street Pour House menu starting in January.
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Hunger Resource Network donates 80 tons of chicken to local service agenciesDec 06, 2024 9:45 am - Ask Melissa Luken of Loaves & Fishes if it has been a demanding year for the largest food pantry in the state of Illinois. Serving DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall counties, the nonprofit has indeed seen a record number of visitors this past year.
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Advocate Health Care partners with Special Olympics Illinois for annual MedFest providing free examsDec 05, 2024 8:31 pm - Special Olympics Illinois, in partnership with Advocate Health Care, successfully hosted the annual MedFest at United Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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Lights, camera .... Christmas! Batavia family will compete on season premiere of ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’Dec 04, 2024 9:00 am - Batavia resident Brett Foy and his family create the Lights on Ekman display every year, and now they will have a shot at a $50,000 grand prize when they compete in the 12th season of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” premiering Thursday, Dec. 5.
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The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before ThanksgivingNov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.
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Sewa Diwali food drives and Thanksgiving both embrace gratitude and giving to those in needNov 29, 2024 1:29 pm - For Sewa Diwali 2024 in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, and Carpentersville, kids in kindergarten to high school organized food collection in neighborhoods and at grocery stores with Sewa Diwali posters and flyers.
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Care, love and compassion: Former monk brings Buddhist teachings to senior livingNov 27, 2024 6:21 pm - Former Buddhist monk Mahesh Kumarasinghe is bringing his teachings of care, love and compassion to residents and fellow staff members at a senior home in Prospect Heights.
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Mail carrier’s compassion inspires a city, sparks a friendship this ThanksgivingNov 27, 2024 6:15 pm - Jaylen Lockhart’s quick wits and kindness helped a senior in crisis and formed a lasting bond.
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Volunteers honored at Elgin's 43rd annual ‘Thanks and Giving’ luncheonNov 26, 2024 8:02 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber’s 43rd annual “Thanks and Giving” Community Thanksgiving Luncheon highlighted the often behind-the scenes work of 18 volunteers who were nominated by local organizations.