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A historical landmark: 12 facts about Adlai Stevenson's home in Mettawa
Nov 18, 2022 6:00 AM - Known as "the man from Libertyville," Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-65) was an influential political figure in the United States and abroad. Today, Stevenson's home, tucked between St. Mary's Road and the Des Plaines River in Mettawa, is a designated Illinois Historical Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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'Thank you for your service': 2022 Veterans Day events in the suburbs
Nov 11, 2022 6:34 AM - Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Here's a look at some suburban ceremonies and events to honor those who've served. -
Want to improve business writing skills? Suburban libraries can help
Nov 3, 2022 6:00 AM - Several suburban library districts are teaming to host a free workshop on effective business writing. -
Neighbors in the news: Wauconda deputy chief graduates from FBI academy
Oct 13, 2022 6:00 AM - Wauconda Deputy Chief of Police John Combs, along with 234 other law enforcement officers, graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 13.
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Good News Sunday: District 211 bus driver helps save man in drive-through lane
Oct 2, 2022 7:30 AM - A veteran school bus driver who'd just finished her morning shift for Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 recently helped resuscitate a man suffering a medical emergency in a McDonald's drive-through lane in Hoffman Estates. -
Oaktober tree and shrub sale set for SundaySep 29, 2022 5:26 PM - "Oaktober Celebration: Tree and Shrub Sale" will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods.
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Feathered flyways: When, what birds to look for during fall migration
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Temple Beth-El communal art project bridges learning distance
Sep 22, 2022 9:17 AM - A religious school educational art project, started during the pandemic last Spring, was unveiled at the opening of classes recently as a successful experience in "communal" learning at Temple Beth-El, Northbrook. -
Bagpipes & Bonfire benefits Lake Forest conservation efforts
Sep 19, 2022 10:24 AM - Lake Forest Open Lands Association is pleased to host Bagpipes & Bonfire from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve in Lake Forest. -
Suburban schools well represented on National Blue Ribbon list
Sep 17, 2022 7:50 AM - Several suburban schools were among the 17 Illinois schools selected as 2022 National Blue Ribbon honorees.
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