Articles filed under Neighbor
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Heritage Fest welcoming back fireworks and guest appearance from Jaime HjelmSep 11, 2024 10:46 am - Heritage Fest, hosted by village of West Dundee, is celebrating its 26th year on Sept. 13-15 with a bang. Its fireworks display, a feature that was absent last year, is returning.
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Vernon Township Hosts Mental Health Fair Sept. 21Sep 10, 2024 10:33 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board will host a Mental Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Community Service Building.
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Will history look kindly on our use of natural resources?Sep 09, 2024 12:18 pm - Des Plaines History Center director Kurt Begalka shares thoughts on how controlling invasive species can help preserve natural resources, such as Lake Michigan.
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Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.
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‘It’s very popular’: Elgin tours revisit Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District after 26 yearsSep 05, 2024 6:23 pm - Visitors can tour five homes in the Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District at the 42nd annual Historic Elgin House Tour, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8.
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How a nonprofit is tackling math anxiety in girlsSep 04, 2024 11:48 am - A nonprofit started five years ago by a middle-schooler is making a difference by spurring passion among girls in math and science fields through their “math-first” approach.
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Audubon’s Kentucky legacy: Columnist’s road trip centers around birding, baseballSep 03, 2024 5:30 am - On a recent road trip, Daily Herald Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter enjoyed some time in Henderson, Kentucky, where John James Audubon once lived.
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Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Honored as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability AwardeeAug 30, 2024 4:52 pm - Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was honored in a ceremony in July in Washington, D.C. District 95 was recognized for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health, and ensure effective sustainability and environmental education.
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Waukegan Parks Foundation and Waukegan Park District partner to host the 2024 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitzAug 30, 2024 2:27 pm - The Waukegan Parks Foundation is partnering with the Waukegan Park District to host the 2024 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Pollinator Park, 3552 Winhaven Drive, Waukegan.
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‘A really special opportunity’: Kane County wildlife rehab groups seek volunteersAug 30, 2024 4:00 am - Places like Anderson Humane Wildlife Center in South Elgin, or rehabber Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education (KARE) for Wildlife in St. Charles can go only as far as volunteer help and donated supplies can take them.