Algonquin Lifestyle
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Woodstock Opera House to launch 'Tribute' seriesJan 19, 2010 10:00 pm - It's cold now, but things are warming up at the Woodstock Opera House. Beginning on Jan. 30 and throughout the entire month of February, the Opera House will be rocking ...
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Running clubs can help keep your fitness goals on trackJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - We're three weeks into the new year, and your fitness resolution is already showing signs of stress. With teeth-gritting determination, you resolved to work off those fi...
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Fox Valley authors teaching kids to protect environment in new bookJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Without a single TV spot or a nationwide ad campaign, Linda Bartlett of Lake in the Hills and Wendy Marcec of Geneva have managed to come up with a fun way to learn abou...
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Meet 'Man the Mighty,' local band soon heard on MTVJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Ever hear of Man the Mighty? The name may not ring a bell, but you'll soon be hearing their music on MTV. The band consists of four Dundee-Crown graduates who are workin...
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Geneva's Alain Roby writes new desserts cookbookDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - He has two world records, countless honors in the international culinary world and has baked for kings and presidents, yet Alain Roby managed a first this year. He wrote...
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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...