Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Is bedsharing dangerous for infants? DCFS says 'Yes'Jan 26, 2012 10:00 pm - As she had done so many times before, Kakuna Smith placed her 11-week-old daughter, Kamilah, beside her on the bed and went to sleep. Kamilah was fussy. Smith knew she w...
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Elgin United Way celebrates anniversary with giveawayJan 25, 2012 10:00 pm - In February, the United Way of Elgin will celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the area. The program sends free books every m...
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Scouts prepared for 2012 'Friends of Scouting' campaignJan 22, 2012 10:00 pm - Like it is for most individuals and organizations, the start of the new year is an opportunity to evaluate the last year's challenges and successes while planning new ef...
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Special Olympic Club Benefits from Friendly CompetitionJan 17, 2012 10:00 pm - West Chicago and Winfield Police recently enjoyed a friendly competition at a fundraiser for the Special Olympics Club. Visit www.westchicago.org on the Mayor's page to ...
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Vote for Chicago PrimeJan 13, 2012 10:00 pm - The elections may be ten months away but “citizens of the food-ocracy” can cast their ballots for their favorite restaurants in Chicago and get free perks. Exercise the ...
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Neighborhood profile: Manchester Lakes EstatesJan 12, 2012 11:00 pm - With beautiful entryways, bodies of water and scenery, Manchester Lakes Estates offers residents a serene setting minutes from the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin. “T...
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Life Saving Health Screenings Comes to South ElginJan 08, 2012 10:00 pm - Residents living in and around the South Elgin community can be screened using a painless ultrasound (sonogram) for strokes, abdominal aortic aneurysm and for osteoporos...
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Chiropractic Tips for Avoiding Winter Weight GainJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - The New Year is upon us and for some, new resolutions are made to lose those holiday pounds and to get in shape. During the winter months, however, many people have a pr...
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Industry Insider: John Carroll, Ryland HomesDec 24, 2011 5:00 am - John Carroll believes the value of a newly-constructed home cannot be underestimated, especially when compared, in particular, to a foreclosure or short sale home, which...
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New owners restoring historic Elgin home to its former gloryDec 24, 2011 12:00 am - James Halik and Jim Armstrong broke their rule against leaving home on Christmas Day only once — four years ago when Halik insisted they go see the downtrodden neoclassi...