American service members and veterans who are wounded, ill or injured — and wish to explore or compete in organized sports — will meet in … Read more ›
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Sports
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World Sport Chicago Hosts Second Annual Valor Games Midwest; Armed forces veterans also invited to career hiring event
Community service
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Support A Hero Today
Dear American Patriot; For the first time in American history U.S. troops have been at war for over a decade. Many of our troops have … Read more ›
History
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May 25th Military Appreciation Honor Flights For Our Veterans
Friday's article for Military Appreciation Month is about Honor Flights. Honor flights are arranged so veterans can view the memorials that were built in honor … Read more ›
Community service
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Why Young Workers Should Care About Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it. That means millions of high school and college students will be searching for jobs. Whether a new … Read more ›
Family
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Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math
Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›
Children and family
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Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today
Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›
Home and garden
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CFC Native Plant Sale A Success!
Citizens for Conservation's 16th Annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale brought together 44 volunteers who logged over 420 hours of time over a six-day … Read more ›
Family
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Summer Fitness Programs for Kids with Special Needs
A Big Blast is forming a new partnership with Suzanne M. Gray, creator and author of the nationally recognized fitness program for youth with autism, … Read more ›
Children and family
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Village of Island Lake Summer Camps
The Village of Island Lake Parks and Recreation Department is offering full-time Summer Camp for ages Kindergarten – 8th Grades. Camp begins Tuesday, May 29th, … Read more ›
History
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May 23rd Military Appreciation One President Two Wars
Wednesday's article for Military Appreciation Month is about the only US President that served during WWI and WWII, although he did not serve in a … Read more ›
