Algonquin Lifestyle
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Local contender loses out on $100,000 on TV showDec 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Algonquin's Julio Gomez, a former contestant on "The Biggest Loser," lost a $100,000 prize Tuesday night by the skin of his teeth. Gomez, 40, was voted off the show in O...
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The Lodge in Lisle to host bad sweater partyDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The uglier the better at The Lodge in Lisle's bad sweater party Friday. Bust out that old reindeer sweater Grandma knitted you 10 years ago and put it to use. Catch '80s...
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Market presents opportunity to be aggressiveNov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Being a builder today is like playing a high stakes chess game. According to Mark Thomas, president of Shodeen Residential of Geneva, it is all about buying land in loca...
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The life and times of Wizzo, now a retired Geneva residentNov 18, 2009 10:00 pm - It's been 15 years since Marshall Brodien spent his weekday mornings entertaining children as "Wizzo the Wizard" on WGN's "The Bozo Show" - but he's still quick to jump ...
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Eco-friendly gifts for the holidaysNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Shopping for a tree-hugging friend who's got everything? Tired of feeling guilty when you hand over your credit card? Or just looking for a funky and unique present? The...
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Local auditonsNov 04, 2009 10:00 pm - • Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 26, in Chicago. More than 1,300 volunteers are needed in a v...
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Yes, Virginia, you can find a commercial-free movie theaterOct 28, 2009 11:00 pm - No-commercial Catlow I couldn't believe my eyeballs, but there it was in the Daily Herald movie ads buried in fine print: "No commercial ads shown before feature." What?...
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Wild bird winter photo galleryOct 23, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Suburban spook houses offer chills for every tasteOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Several years ago, Round Lake Beach resident Steve Kristof met with the two friends who operate Realm of Terror Haunted House with him to talk about the haunted house's ...
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'Beauty and the Geeks' party at Uncle Fatty'sOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Geeks, round up your favorite girl. Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort plays host to the Halloween-themed "Beauty and the Geeks" party Friday. Enjoy $10 32-ounce fishbowls such as...