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Assisting Hands to co-sponsor South Elgin’s Parkinson’s Support Group May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville-based Assisting Hands Home Care on July 10, 2013 is sponsoring South Elgin’s Parkinson’s Support Group from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the South Elgin Village Hall, 10 N. Water Street, 2nd floor, South Elgin.
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HS Students Tour Vista East for Careers in MedicineMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Vista conducted a tour recently for Waukegan High School students who are interested in careers in health care with visits to a wide range of clinical departments.
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Friends of the Parks Sponsor a Park Clean-Up Day May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines Park District and the Friends of the Parks thank all of the organizations that volunteered on Saturday, May 11, to help clean up and beautify the parks
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Car club calendar, 2013 May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago suburbs are home to many car clubs devoted to models ranging from Alfa Romeo to Volkswagen. The Daily Herald has compiled a list of meetings, 2013 car shows and cruise nights.
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Owner of 1968 Camaro SS no longer engine envious May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite owning a string of Camaros, Bob Zogarfos of Palatine never owned a big-block version. In 2002 he set to rectify that. His 1968 Camaro SS was located in Abingdon, Mass., when Zogarfos turned a family vacation into an inspection extravaganza. “We were visiting Virginia and made a detour to swing by. I spent three days reviewing the car,” he said.
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Prairie Crossing Farm offers open house and organic plant sale on May 18May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Come to the Farm Connections Open House at the Prairie Crossing Farm in Grayslake from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Purchase organic plants, meet the farmers, visit the chickens and baby goats, and support the farmers growing local food in Grayslake.
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Moms show their kids the real estate ropes May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
When Jeff Cadwallader moved back home from Colorado to help his mom Jeanne with her business, he became a third-generation Realtor. On this Mother's Day weekend, Jeanne and Jeff are one of many mother-child Realtor teams working in the Chicago suburban market.
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Punk finds its place in hallowed halls of Met May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Punk and high fashion can now share the same stage, and a new Costume Institute exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Punk: Chaos to Culture," celebrates that influence. It's an enduring irony that probably makes punk's rebellious originators cringe — and might make those wearing expensive couture dresses with heavy hardware and sexy slashes a little uncomfortable, too.
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Hiking with babies and tots May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Debbie Frazier wants her two children to grow up appreciating the outdoors. So she introduced them to hiking before they could walk. As a new mom, she routinely loaded Max, now 6, into a stroller and hiked paths near her home in Sunnyvale, Calif. She often invited friends so she would feel more comfortable hiking with a baby, and eventually she created Stroller Hikes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to arranging kid-friendly hikes.
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Hawthorn Club community has family appealMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
When Barb and Marc Rosenstock sought a larger home for their growing family, they simply stayed in Hawthorn Club, the Vernon Hills neighborhood where they live and purchased a more spacious home. “We remodeled the house to be what we always wanted, and we like our nice yard with trees,” Barb Rosenstock said. Her favorite room in their home is her office with a window seat — a room with a view. "Every day someone walks by and says 'hi,'” Rosenstock said. “I grew up in a rural area, so it’s nice to see people, all kinds of people and children, dogs, new puppies. I like having people around."
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Garden Club of Mt Prospect Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 8May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Garden Club of Mt Prospect celebrated its 50th Anniversay at their May 8, 2013 luncheon.
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Glen Ellyn woman loses 100 pounds in 7 months with nothing but healthy habitsMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Glen Ellyn's Health Track Sports Wellness encourages its members to not just exercise, but to eat right too. This no-nonsense approach to getting healthy is helping many people like Wendy Garland lose hundreds of pounds and gain a whole new life. Read Wendy's inspiring transformation that started when she said she stopped dieting and started simply living a healthy lifestyle.
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First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
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Annual Free Garden Walk offers self guided tour of private gardensMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A free garden walk will be hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County on Saturday, June 29th 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided walk will showcase five interesting and varied specialty gardens located in and around Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire.
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Keller Williams Realty Infinity Partners with Turning Pointe Autism FoundationMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Keller Williams Realty Infinity Partners with Turning Pointe Autism Foundation on Red Day, Thursday, May 9, 2013.
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Summer is smart time to boost student grades, test scores May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
To get kids ready for the next school year, Glenview's ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services Is holding a “Learning Summer Camp” where tutors provide in-home one-on-one instruction. From July 15 until August 10, 2013, students from all grades will be able to hone their school skills at home.
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Kelly HS Class of ’63 Sets Reunion for September 27May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The 50th reunion of Kelly High School’s class of 1963 will be held on September 27, 2013 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
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My Mother, My Inspiration May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Many people ask me where I got my desire to “give back” and my continuing need to help others. The answer is simple and special – my mother, Carol Ann.
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Mother's Day Must Haves from Mark David DesignsMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Mark Roberts, founder of Mark David Designs and acclaimed interior designer, shares his top picks for mom’s big day.
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Liquid alternative to allergy shot therapyMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
For those who would like to forgo allergy shots, new analysis finds that allergy drops may be an effective alternative.
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