Articles filed under Neighbor
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Wright Conservancy awards Geneva owner of restored 1906 Hoyt HouseSep 11, 2024 11:01 am - Patricia MacLachlan, who has owned the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hoyt House in Geneva since 1974, received an award for her extraordinary commitment to preserving Wright's legacy.
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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.