Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Actress co-founded hospital for poor in IndiaJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - While attending Stanford University, Buffalo Grove native Melanie Chandra and four fellow students wanted to do something for the low-income people in India. So, they fo...
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Buffalo Grove grad's 'Code Black' role just latest in her successJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Stanford University, a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate, the title of Miss India America 2007 and a regular rol...
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Alarm system donated to Mt. Prospect Historical Society's Central SchoolJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - The estate of Donald Hoeg, a longtime resident of Mount Prospect, has donated a fire and intrusion alarm system to the Mount Prospect Historical Society and has also pai...
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Des Plaines Art Guild to learn about new art suppliesDec 25, 2015 10:00 pm - A representative from Dick Blick Art Materials will be advising members and guests about new art supplies at the next meeting of the Des Plaines Art Guild (dpag.org) set...
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Coat drive continues through Jan. 18 in RosemontDec 24, 2015 12:00 am - A coat drive continues through Jan. 18 at Northwestern College's administrative offices in Rosemont. So far, the school has collected more than 100 coats, as well as 42 ...
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Italian singer Ramazzotti to perform at Rosemont TheatreDec 22, 2015 12:00 am - Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti brings his "Perfetto" tour to the Rosemont Theatre on Friday, Oct. 7. The tour is named for Ramazzotti's latest studio album "Perfetto," r...
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In Good Taste benefit for Hersey Band ProgramDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - An eclectic wine list, an expanded offering of raffle prizes, and live jazz music are among the highlights of the Saturday, Feb. 6 In Good Taste benefit for the John Her...
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A group of doctors collects toys, books to bring joy to pediatric patientsDec 20, 2015 10:00 pm - The Women's Physician Group of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Children's Hospital-Park Ridge hosted the annual Holiday Toy and Book Drive on Wednesday, ...
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Hersey helps injured veteran build accessible homeDec 19, 2015 5:30 am - The worst day of Lance Cpl. Cody Evans' life came almost exactly four years ago. An IED exploded beneath him in Afghanistan on Dec. 15, 2011. Both of the 27-year-old Mar...
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Northshire in neighborhood profileDec 18, 2015 12:00 am - When R.M. Arcuri purchased a brick ranch in the Northshire subdivision in Des Plaines, it wasn't necessary for him to research the area. "I was born and raised in this n...