Barrington Hills Lifestyle
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Toastique gourmet coffee bar makes Illinois debut Saturday at Deer Park Town CenterNov 06, 2026 8:45 am - Toastique, a gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar, will open its first Chicago-area and Illinois location Saturday at the Deer Park Town Center.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 5-14Nov 04, 2026 10:55 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like shade gardening, tablescapes, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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Lake County forest preserves to add ‘important pieces’ with $3 million in land purchasesNov 02, 2026 5:18 pm - The Lake County forest preserve’s holdings are set to expand by about 85 acres with two pending acquisitions that will cost about $3 million.
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Go wild. Stay smart. A dozen ways to enjoy a safe day at the forest preserves.Nov 02, 2026 3:34 pm - Every adventure in the Lake County Forest Preserves begins with a single step, but the best ones begin with a little preparation. Whether you’re exploring a woodland trail, paddling down the river or enjoying a picnic, a few smart habits can help ensure your visit is safe, relaxing and memorable.
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Harper College nursing instructor gives a stranger a second chance through bone marrow donationOct 30, 2026 1:10 pm - When Harper College Nursing Instructor Alessandra McNamara received a message in January saying she might be a bone marrow match for someone in need, she barely remembered joining the registry a decade earlier.
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Harper College’s Hawks Care Pantry expands to better serve students in needOct 30, 2026 12:10 pm - When Katie Butera took over Harper College’s Hawks Care Pantry in 2023, it was tucked away in a small room on the Palatine campus and carried a few essentials. In just a few years, the pantry has moved into a larger space, expanded its selection to include everything from fresh produce to infant products and become a vital source of support for Harper students.
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Cook County appoints new animal control administratorOct 23, 2026 11:03 am - The appointment of Dr. Megan Carolan as administrator of Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control was approved Thursday by the county’s board of commissioners.
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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