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• Oakton students raise awareness about violence against women Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Oakton Community College students will join in the "One Billion Rising" global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and girls this Valentine's Day. The college's Women's and Gender Studies Program is joining organizations from more than 160 countries worldwide to participate in the campaign calling for one billion men and women to raise awareness about violence against women.
  

   
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  Allstate’s Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
  

   

• League of Women Voters Celebrates 93nd BirthdayFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  The League of Women Voters is elated today to celebrate our 93rd anniversary. Since our founding in 1920, the League has worked tirelessly to protect and uphold the constitutional right to vote, a right that composes the very foundation of our democracy.
  

   

• Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.
  

   

• Village Church of Barrington to host Stephen Ministry Workshop Mar 2Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  This workshop is an excellent opportunity for church leaders and other members to learn about the Stephen Series, a ministry system that equips and mobilizes laypeople for effective caring ministry.
  

   

• Deerfield Park District Photo CompetitionFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Everyone is invited to submit photos for the Deerfield Park District’s Winter 2013 Photo Competition for fun, fame (local park district-wide fame) and a chance at a nice prize.
  

   
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  Suburban musicians among Grammy nominees Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Their names will sound familiar, either because you're a music fan or because they grew up in your neighborhood. And you might hear their names Sunday night, during the Grammy Awards ceremony on CBS. A handful of suburban natives are nominated for Grammys. In fact, in one category, two suburban men who are friends — and play in the same band — are competing against each other.
  

   
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  Arlington Heights Orthodontist Dr. Yarmolyuk Celebrates Open HouseFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, January 21, 2013 --Arlington Heights orthodontist, Dr. Yarmolyuk, hosted an open house at his practice Orthodontic Experts for all local dental professionals and friends on January 19th. The warm and energetic atmosphere at Orthodontic Experts could be experienced firsthand during this open house event. The guests had an opportunity to tour the facility and learn about its features and types of treatment that is provided by Dr. Yarmolyuk and his team.
  

   
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  Say "I love you" with a singing valentineFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  A quartet from The New Tradition Chorus will sing 2 songs, offer a rose and personalized card to sweethearts, moms, co-workers, teachers anywhere in N and NW suburbs.
  

   
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  Coats For Vets drive nets $65,000 in donations for local veteransFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  The results are in from a local drive to collect winter apparel for veterans, and this year's results were once again fantastic! More than 2,300 winter coats and jackets, along with dozens of gloves, scarves and other winter apparel were collected for local veterans. The “Coats for Vets” collection was spearheaded by Libertyville Rotary Sunrise in cooperation with Zengeler Cleaners' two Libertyville stores.
  

   

• What Does Your Valentine's Lip Print Reveal?Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  With Valentine’s Day approaching, why not analyze your date’s lip print to glean some insights into their personality? Lip prints can reveal a great deal about a person, such as their work ethic, stress and energy levels, food preferences, social interaction skills, and creativity
  

   

• Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.
  

   

• Experience the Boomers Like a VIP in the ALL-NEW Executive ClubFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Be the first to join the Schaumburg Boomers exclusive Executive Club where you can own individual seats in one of our lavish luxury suites with food and beverage included all for one low price for the 2013 season. The Boomers have turned one luxury suite into the swanky summer home of some of Schaumburg and the surrounding area’s most successful businesses. A season pass to the Executive Club includes premium indoor and outdoor seating for all 51 games plus a rotating menu of decadent buffet food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the low price of roughly $39 per game per seat.
  

   
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  Suburbs rise, join billion dancing women to change world Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  On the most romantic day of the year, groups around the suburbs will rise up, speak out and dance as part of a worldwide effort to end violence against women. Says 71-year-old Mary Shesgreen, one of the organizers and a longtime member of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice: "Dancing feels wonderful. It feels liberating. It feels empowering. It's aesthetically expressive. Dance is a very strong and liberating force."
  

   

• Exhibition showcases works by Oakton art faculty Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Koehnline Museum is holding a free gala reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, for a new exhibition by two of Oakton Community College's senior faculty members who will be retiring after long careers with the art department.
  

   
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  "Nutritious of Malicious" League of Woman Voters program with Bill KurtisFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  Everyone from doctors to environmentalists, teachers to farmers is concerned with how food is affecting our health. Hear from Bill Kurtis and Dr. Gupta how agricultural practices impact food sources.
  

   
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  Local chorus offers Singing Valentines to the western suburbsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of a love song to that someone special in your life. The award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, the Choral-Aires, is offering Singing Valentines throughout Chicago’s western suburbs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14.
  

   
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  Big question looms in pension debate: Are cuts legal?Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  As lawmakers resume the debate over Illinois's growing retirement fund debts in the coming weeks, perhaps the biggest looming question is whether cutting employees' pension benefits as proposed is legal. No one knows for sure how the Illinois Supreme Court would eventually rule. But the stakes are high enough that even before lawmakers can find a compromise on pension cost cuts, an eventual lawsuit is on everyone's minds.
  

   
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  New work, ear surgery help Wheaton entrepreneur's creative side Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  Kukec's People features Nancy Chovancek, whose life turned around after her parents died and she felt life was too short not to do something she always wanted to do. She left behind a 10-year career in project management, returned to school, graduated magna cum laude from DeVry University with a degree in web graphic design in 2009, and launched her own company, Wheaton-based Pegleg Web Designs. She also overcame hearing loss by having surgery in both ears at the same time.
  

   

• Saving Monica PietrakFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  The friends and family of Monica Pietrak are raising funds to save her life from a life threatening cancer. Her son needs his mother.