Barrington Hills Lifestyle
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Smithe brothers aim for 'Sex' appeal in latest quirky commercialMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The three Smithe brothers hoist red "Smithe-O-Politans" in front of The Bean in Millennium Park. "It's been a Smithe family tradition for 50 years," says Tim. "Mother's ...
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Suburban couples raising multiple multiplesMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Beware silence. When raising multiple sets of multiples -- that's right, two sets of twins, or twins followed by triplets -- a moment of silence becomes downright scary....
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Harris Custom Builders showcases a $3.3 million gemApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Looking for your dream home? The McHenry County Medley of Homes and Lake County Tour of Homes features 53 homes scattered throughout the two counties for home buyers to...
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Something crazy like ... skateboarding to New York?Apr 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Mike Kosciesza woke up one morning feeling inspired. Before he even got out of bed, he called his friend, Arthur Swidzinski. "Hey, Arthur," he said, "let's do something ...
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Local writer's book gets star treatmentApr 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has signed to star in "The Widows' Adventures," a movie based on the novel of the same name by writer Charles Dickinson of Arlington H...
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Vernon Hills company wins 3 national awardsApr 04, 2008 11:00 pm - James Martin Associates Inc. of Vernon Hills won three national awards from the Professional Landcare Network. Brickman of Long Grove and Mariani Landscape of Lake Bluf...
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Landscape solutionsApr 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Shade bathes the curving path to the front door. Water sometimes floods the back yard. Grade changes make landscaping the lot tricky. And to add to the challenge, there ...
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Area residents have a 'Wheel' good timeMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Just as she was about to solve the puzzle, Rachel Naval-Cruz choked. She said the wrong word, and because of that, a different "Wheel of Fortune" contestant got to give ...
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10 myths about the fluMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Cold weather does not cause the flu. Fasting won't make it disappear any quicker. And the flu shot, which gets a bad rap in years like this, really is the best way to wa...
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Thoroughbred styleFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Laura Pedian's personal style is glamorous, opulent, 18th century French. So are you surprised that the designer lives in a barn? "I'm living my passion," she said. ...