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Northbrook Park District offers a full lineup of winter fun From family activities to new fitness programming, theres so much to choose in the Northbrook Park Districts online-only Winter 2021 Guide. Courtesy of Northbrook Park District     Updated 12/30/2020 5:15 PM From family activities to new fitness programming, theres so much to choose in the Northbrook Park Districts online-only Winter 2021 Guide. The guide features the latest updates about the new Techny Prairie Activity...

  Updated 12/30/2020 7:39 PM In partnership with Walgreens, Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents and staff today. The clinic vaccinated more than 100 of its staff and residents with the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. "We are pleased to be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to our residents and staff," said Robert Molitor, Chief Executive Officer. "Our residents have a much higher risk for getting sick, being h...

New social worker leads holiday initiative in Kane County PADS of Elgin Director Susan Day, center, accepts a check from the holiday donation drive organized by Kane County Sheriffs Social Worker Nicole Krupp, left, with Sheriff Ron Hain. Courtesy of Kane County Sheriffs office   Updated 12/30/2020 5:34 PM The Kane County Sheriffs Office in St. Charles recently announced the hiring of its first social worker to serve the community under the sheriffs new Special Victims Team. Soci...

Votes for the best gingerbread house leads to a donation to DuPage PADS program Mike Davison of Platt Hill Nursery and Father Jim Murphy of St. Isidore Parish gingerbread greenhouse with $86 in donated votes. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Platt Hill Nurserys gingerbread greenhouse brought in $86 in donated votes. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Thirteen businesses participated in Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerces "Parade of Gingerbread Houses" wit...

CLC now offers pharmacy technician program College of Lake Countys Southlake Campus, home of the new pharmacy technician certificate program. Courtesy of the College of Lake County     Posted12/29/2020 2:59 PM Launching fall 2021, the pharmacy technician certificate program at College of Lake County will prepare students to face the challenges of a quickly evolving career field while also helping employers fill a growing demand for the position. The Bureau of Labor Statistics pr...

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Keller Williams EtoP Group announces EtoP Gives Program   Posted12/23/2020 5:59 PM Caryn Prall, operating principal and team leader of Keller Williams Infinity, announces that the EtoP Group of Keller Williams Realty has created a new program to help those in need this holiday season and beyond. Keller Williams consistently finds ways to give back to local communities and help support those organizations that provide important services to residents. Through the EtoP Gives program, Ke...

Members of the bipartisan, bicameral Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission met Tuesday to discuss the commissions accomplishments and future goals during its final meeting of 2020.

Monarch Landing residents donate $130,000 to staff appreciation fund Pati Saulig and Kathy Schreiner are co-chairwomen of the residents staff appreciation fund at Monarch Landings. Courtesy of Monarch Landing   It was contagious and unprecedented, but in a very positive way. Each year, the residents of Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville express gratitude for the unfailing dedication, kindness, and care demonstrated by the employees through the Staff Appreciatio...

Sign up for College of DuPages new Mindfulness Course The College of DuPage is offering a four-week online class on Koru Mindfulness, the only evidence-based mindfulness curriculum designed for college-aged adults. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 12/23/2020 6:42 PM This spring, College of DuPage is offering a four-week virtual mindfulness course for students as a way to learn various techniques to reduce stress and anxiety during these trying times. The course meets over ...