Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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Mount Prospect couple walks the walk to support Parkinson’s FoundationOct 05, 2026 5:44 pm - At first, not wanting people to feel sorry for him, Mount Prospect resident Sam Mekky kept his diagnosis of Parkinsonism to himself.But he eventually began opening up, and Sunday he and his wife, Michelle Mekky, led a team at the Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual walk in Chicago that raised nearly $15,000.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-17Oct 05, 2026 10:20 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, home composting, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Rolling Meadows Park District could turn home into space for classes, private rentalsSep 29, 2026 6:30 pm - The Rolling Meadows Park District plans to transform a single-family home bequeathed to the district into a center for environmental programs, cooking classes and small private events.
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Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and moreSep 29, 2026 4:38 pm - Fat Rosie’s is honoring National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with 10 street tacos for $25. Also, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is opening a new LAGO in Glenview, and Melting Pot and Fry the Coop are both offering new menu items.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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September is Healthy Aging Month: Expert talks new memory health findingsSep 24, 2026 12:18 am - A study found that eating within an 8-9 hour window may improve cognitive function in older adults, with time-restricted eaters performing better on spatial planning and problem-solving tests.
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Family-owned Marconi has been making the giardiniera that tops your Italian beef for more than a centurySep 23, 2026 7:39 am - Most everyone is familiar with the phrase, “you don’t want to know how the sausage is made.” But that doesn’t necessarily apply to toppings such as giardiniera, the quintessential Chicago mélange that adorns a well-dressed beef/sausage combo.
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and moreSep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-Oct. 3Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pruning tips, bats around the world, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops