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Suburban Muslims begin a somber Ramadan with prayers for peace in Gaza, calls for cease-fire and more aidMar 11, 2024 5:30 am - Faithful begin observing Islamic holy month Monday amid growing fears over rising anti-Muslim hate crimes in U.S. Each year, Alaa Abusaman eagerly awaits the start ...
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Things to do March 8-14: World of Wheels, the Eagles, St. Patrick’s Day Parades and moreMar 05, 2024 12:29 pm - Mark your calendars for the World of Wheels car show in Rosemont, the Eagles and Steely Dan at the United Center, St. Patrick’s Day parades in Naperville and St. Charles and more this weekend.
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Kennedy Expressway construction is back next week. Here’s what you need to knowMar 04, 2024 1:09 pm - Enjoy those Kennedy Expressway reversible lanes while you can. A major Kennedy redo resumes next week with Illinois Department of Transportation crews focusing on the re...
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Prescription for pingpong? How table tennis is helping Parkinson’s patientsMar 03, 2024 9:46 am - Since first noticing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago, there is one prescription that Mike DeBartolo says came naturally to him — exercise. The Wilmette resident was searching for something active for the colder months. The answer — pingpong.
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Northwestern Medicine donates $200,000 to local food banksMar 01, 2024 2:02 pm - Inspired by their employees, Northwestern Medicine recently donated $100,000 each to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The contribu...
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Sound check: Richard Marx, Tony Orlando and the indie Winter PromFeb 29, 2024 9:46 am - Crooner Richard Marx returns to Chicago; Tommy Kessler and Damager head up Beat Kitchen’s Winter Prom; and Tony Orlando brings his “Farewell Tour” to the suburbs this weekend.
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Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with Extension climate series for farmersFeb 27, 2024 5:18 pm - Weather trends are changing. Be prepared for how it can affect your farming operation with expert updates from University of Illinois and Purdue University. The bi-state...
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Root for your favorite native plant in the ‘Rain Garden Rumble’ playoffFeb 27, 2024 3:53 pm - It’s plant versus plant in the return of the “Rain Garden Rumble” that pits native flowers against each other in a friendly competition to take home the 2024 title. This...
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Things to do March 1-7: Monster Jam, DuPage Comic Con and moreFeb 27, 2024 3:48 pm - Mark your calendars for Monster Jam at Allstate Arena, the DuPage Comic Con in Wheaton, “The Price Is Right Live” at the Chicago Theatre and more this weekend.
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Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey opens 22nd Chicago Flamenco Festival Feb. 28-29Feb 27, 2024 10:49 am - Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey opens Instituto Cervantes Chicago’s multiweek 22nd Chicago Flamenco Festival with performances at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and Feb. 29. Rey is one o...