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College Hunks find buried treasure in homes, businesses Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Lake County business owners Sheri and Matt Johnson, who started a new business called College Hunks Hauling Junk. And you won't believe some of their finds.
Zengeler Cleaners makes prom dreams come true for 10th straight yearMar 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Zengeler Cleaners is once again giving needy Chicago-area high school girls a chance to go to prom, collecting a new all-time record of more than 4,000 prom dresses this year, plus shoes, jewelry, handbags and other accessories in support of the Glass Slipper Project.
Enjoy 'The Power of Music' March 18 with Chicago PhilharmonicMar 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter and the award-winning Chicago Philharmonic are hosting a joint fundraiser titled The Power of Music on Sunday, March 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Midwest CareCenter Atrium in Glenview.
Des Plaines OKs study for other water sources Mar 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines city council Monday night approved feasibility studies to find alternate sources of water.
In face of rising costs, Des Plaines to study new water sources Feb 29, 2012 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines city council is expected to give city staff the green light Monday to conduct two feasibility studies on getting water from the villages of Glenview and Wilmette, and the city of Evanston. It is facing sharply rising water rates from its current supplier, Chicago.
Food pantry benefit Feb. 29 with Jimano's PizzeriaFeb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Jimano's Pizzeria wants to give back to our local communities. They will be giving any customer that brings in a canned good item — or any nonperishable food item -- 50-percent off their pizza all day on Wednesday, Feb. 29.
Skokie body shops bids on car repair after drivers submit photoFeb 13, 2012 12:00 AM
“I was on the way back from getting a quote at a body shop to fix some damage on my car and heard the radio ad,” said Ted Widen, a resident of Winnetka. “I literally pulled over and wrote down the website.”
Advocate Condell hosts Heart Month lectures, screeningsJan 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering free community education programs and discounted health screenings this February to raise awareness of heart health issues during American Heart Month.
Preserve solvency of pension funds Jan 23, 2012 12:00 AM
While the pension reforms passed in 2010 addressed only new employees, the core problems with these systems for current employees remain and must be addressed in a way that make pensions and their funding predictable, sustainable and fair.
Glenview-based kids comedy team at Saturday's Sketch FestJan 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Play On Ltd., a new educational theater company, is proud to announce that Code Red Vines, its kid's sketch comedy troupe, will be appearing this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Stage 773 as part of the 11th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival.
Health dept. offers winter weather tipsJan 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Winter is a great time of year for outdoor sports or sipping hot chocolate in front of a warm fire. But, winter can also be a time of illness and injury if people fail to take appropriate health and safety precautions. Following are some tips from the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center on how to avoid some of winter's woes.
Advocate Condell offers 'Know Your Numbers' screeningsJan 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering “Know Your Numbers” screenings to determine your baseline health statistics in order to improve or maintain your well-being. Screenings will measure HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, tri-glycerides, blood pressure and BMI. Results will be available immediately, and a registered nurse and other clinicians will be on hand for a short counseling session to help you interpret your numbers and determine next steps. Giveaways and health information also will be available.
Bears wives, players bring holiday cheer to SEDOLDec 26, 2011 12:00 AM
The Sixth Annual Bears Wives luncheon for students at SEDOL was a great success. The cafeteria was filled with children of all ages and holiday decorations were all around but the colors were mostly blue and orange amongst the children and staff.
Chicago Philharmonic presents songs of freedom Jan. 15Dec 21, 2011 12:00 AM
The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players will perform freedom and folk songs on Jan. 15 at St. Luke's in Park Ridge.
Lake County Discovery Museum volunteer honored for efforts Dec 12, 2011 12:00 AM
Karen Beasley, who over the years has volunteered more than 1,400 hours for the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s Lake County Discovery Museum, recently was named Volunteer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Museums.
Woodlands Academy robotics team a winner Dec 5, 2011 12:00 AM
Early this fall, 15 students joined physics teacher Matt Wilen's new Robotics Club at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest. Two months later, the enthusiastic group engineered their way to triumph and distinction in their first regional tournament and is now headed to state. They are the only all-girls team in the 18-team state competition.
Miltary veterans offered free retreat weekend Nov 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Mayslake Ministries offers a free "Coming Home" retreat weekend for military veterans from Nov. 11-13.
Prescription Take-Back event Oct. 29 in Beach ParkOct 24, 2011 12:00 AM
The Coalition for Healthy Communities, Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and the Lake County Sheriff's Department are participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's third National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road in Beach Park.
Woodlands Academy student leads relief for Japan fundraiser Oct 24, 2011 12:00 AM
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 27, to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Money raised will help rebuild the Otsuchi school system.
Holiday light recycling is back Oct 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Yes, it isn't even Halloween yet, but the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County and its member communities are offering a Holiday Light Recycling Program at no cost to residents.