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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.
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.
Free federal, state tax help at College of DuPageFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic preparation of state and federal tax returns on Saturday mornings Feb. 16 through April 6 at the College’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Two Valentine's weekend concerts at James Lumber CenterFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Choose from two Valentine's weekend concerts at CLC: Imani Winds (left) or Lisa Rock in "Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters."
March 2: CLC's 29th annual Salute to Gospel Music program March 2Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of Lake County's 29th Annual Salute to Gospel Music program on Saturday, March 2 will feature the Grammy® Award winning groups Sounds of Blackness and Reverend Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul at Lincoln Day Dinner Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul will be the keynote speaker at the Sixth Annual Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner honoring U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk on Monday, March 4 at Cotillion Banquets, 360 Creekside Drive in Palatine. This year’s theme is “Never, Ever Give Up!”
Kraft suing Cracker Barrel restaurants over name Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Northfield-based Kraft Foods is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store over the restaurant chain's plans to use the "Cracker Barrel" name on packaged ham, bacon and other foods. Kraft notes that it started using the "Cracker Barrel" name on cheese in 1954. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., which operates 620 locations around the country, was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn.
New Business in Downtown West Chicago Will Be A Resource For HVAC Supplies and Information Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
New Business in Downtown West Chicago Will Be A Resource For HVAC Supplies and Information
Celebrate Greek Culture at Oakton Community College Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
It will all be "Greek to you" when Oakton Community College hosts a month of events as a part of "Coming Together in Skokie." This year, it will be a celebration of ancient and Greek contemporary culture.