Articles filed under Neighbor
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Puerto Rican festival returns to the Fox ValleyAug 11, 2016 5:30 am - Elgin resident Wilson Vega came to Elgin from Puerto Rico in 1965 and was involved in the annual Puerto Rican festival formerly known as BoriquaFest until it was disband...
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Take trip back in time at Fox Valley Trolley FestAug 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Visitors can take a ride back in time at Trolley Fest in South Elgin this weekend. "It's a trip back in history. This is how grandpa, grandma got around in an era where...
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South Elgin festival celebrates 20 yearsAug 09, 2016 6:00 am - Eighteen years ago, a South Elgin Riverfest Express special events committee member approached the committee six weeks before the start of the festival to create a night...
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Sedgebrook residents honor Lincolnshire policeAug 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Residents at the Sedgebrook senior living community in Lincolnshire recently honored local police for their service. On July 25, 12 residents from the senior living comm...
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Swinging for the Vets golf benefit for veterans, familiesAug 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Allen J. Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation is hosting the 2nd annual "Swinging for the Vets" Golf Outing from 12:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the White Deer C...
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Promontory in neighborhood profileAug 05, 2016 6:00 am - In the 1980s, the Promontory subdivision in Long Grove was the site of the Parade of Homes, a showcase where visitors toured builders' model homes to view the newest bui...
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The winning images of our weekly photo contestAug 05, 2016 1:00 am - ...
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More fireworks, other changes, for North Aurora DaysAug 04, 2016 5:30 am - The North Aurora Days three-day festival returns Friday, with a few changes from years past. While there will still be a lights-and-sirens emergency-vehicle parade Frida...
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Why sumo wrestlers are a 'big draw' at Morton Arboretum festivalAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Try not to smile when a sumo wrestler steps into the ring this weekend at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Sounds easy enough. Sumo wrestling is a serious sport, and these...
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One man's story about tragedy and help from Lake Villa firemenAug 03, 2016 3:00 pm - Editor's Note: Steve Galat's house was destroyed by fire Jan. 17, 2016, and he's written this story about how Lake Villa Fire Protection District firemen helped his fami...