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Batavia woman makes neighborhood ‘stick library’ for dogs: ‘I think it brings joy to people’

Batavia woman makes neighborhood ‘stick library’ for dogs: ‘I think it brings joy to people’

Kathy Freedlund recently established a "stick library" for dogs outside of her Batavia house.

 
Geneva woman reunites with pen pal she hasn’t heard from since 1975

Geneva woman reunites with pen pal she hasn’t heard from since 1975

A Geneva woman was searching for an international pen pal she lost touch with in the 1970s. To her surprise, she found her living only an hour away.

 
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‘Thanking them for their service’: Bartlett veteran receives new roof as part of Owens Corning program

‘Thanking them for their service’: Bartlett veteran receives new roof as part of Owens Corning program

An 82-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran received a new roof last week courtesy of a partnership between a roofing manufacturer, a contractor and a nonprofit housing organization aimed at helping veterans.

 
‘All about having fun’: Buddy Baseball is a grand slam for kids and adults with disabilities

‘All about having fun’: Buddy Baseball is a grand slam for kids and adults with disabilities

Buddy Baseball programs throughout the suburbs are helping people with disabilities enjoy America’s pastime with the help of dedicated volunteers.

 
‘She is inspiring’: Palatine woman shares passion for Mah Jongg by teaching others

‘She is inspiring’: Palatine woman shares passion for Mah Jongg by teaching others

Randy Thrasher, an 87-year-old retired teacher from Palatine, discovered Mah Jongg about 30 years ago as a way to keep her mind sharp after retirement. She has since taught the game to more than 600 people in the Northwest suburbs.

 
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbs

Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbs

National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.

 

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