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Serving Those Who Served

7 hours ago
Chris Blatti (left) and Kevin Duchene hold down the tarp as Fr. Jeff Smialek, O.Carm, blesses the plaques at the dedication of JCA's new baseball backstop.

Schools

A Diamond Gem at JCA

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Jamie Lynne Grumet's now famous Time magazine cover.

Opinion

Breast Feeding: How Old Is Too Old? Mom Talk

Yesterday
JCA students perform the handbells during the school's annual Spring Concert.

Schools

JCA Rings In Spring

Yesterday

Opinion

Add the Punchline to Our Elephant and Donkey Cartoon

Yesterday
Help find Finn!

Local Connections

Update on Finn: Rescue Dog is Still on the Move

Yesterday
Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' "Dark Shadows," a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Opinion

Dark Shadows Casts a Long Shadow

2 days ago
Students from JCA's Spanish Exchange Club pose for a picture during their trip to Vilanova, Spain.

Schools

JCA Experiences Spain In Spring

2 days ago

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Patch Blogs

How to Keep Back Pain from Killing Your Garden

Gardening and beautifying your home is a feel good home project enjoyed and loved by many. It's important to know that we get our body warmed up and a little stretched out to prevent injury.
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7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds - Part One in a Three Part Series on Backyard Basics

Real Estate Professional, Accredited Stager and …

Here are 7 ways to murder weeds with household items. You’ll save money and show no mercy to your garden’s uninvited guests.
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How to Stay Sane Organizing Your Kitchen! Part Two in a Kitchen Organization Series– The Pantry

Real Estate Professional, Accredited Stager and …

Create a kitchen where you can cook and prepare meals without stress or anxiety! Stock your pantry with lots of no-fail staples and more!
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Plastic Flowers Are Still Flowers, Right?

Peeka's Page of Positivity

From my plastic flower planting days to actual gardening, I have discovered the joy and love of planting for personal positivity.
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The Apple Truly Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree

Responding to my daughter's Patch blog, I am awed by the different reasons that brought us to the same love of gardening.
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First Baptist Church of Channahon
Today,  5:15 pm

Video Game Animation and Design

Channahon Park District and Arrowhead Community Center
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Hospital Offers Cocaine Anonymous Support Group

1200 Maple Rd
Tomorrow,  6:00 am

School Age Before/After Care

24901 S Sage St