Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Elgin Knit Works to open SaturdayFeb 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Betsy Kuhn is about to become one of those handcrafters whose “pie in the sky” dream comes true. The Elgin woman said opening her own knitting and yarn store is somethi...
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Advocate Health Care named one of top integrated health systemsFeb 05, 2012 10:00 pm - Oak Brook, Ill. Advocate Health Care announced today that it has been recognized as one of the nation's leading health care organizations for integration by Beckers' Hos...
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Eagle Scouts Soar to the TopFeb 02, 2012 10:00 pm - Trustworthy. Loyal. Helpful. Friendly. Courteous. Kind. Obedient. Cheerful. Thrifty. Brave. Clean. Reverent. All Scouts abide by these values listed in the Scout Law, bu...
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Elk Grove H.S. to host 'College Palooza' workshop March 17Feb 01, 2012 10:00 pm - The process of applying for college can seem daunting, yet research shows that those with degrees beyond high school make more money and have more opportunities for empl...
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Des Plaines Optimists Host annual Pancake Breakfast.Jan 29, 2012 10:00 pm - Hundred of flapjacks were served on Saturday, January 28, from 8:00am until noon, at the annual Des Plaines Optimist Club's Pancake Breakfast, held at the Frisbie Senior...
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Observatories, clubs allow suburban families to see starsJan 28, 2012 5:00 am - Right now, Jupiter is in view. And starting this spring, Saturn and Mars will be visible on a clear night. The suburban sky is filled with interesting astronomical sites...
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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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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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Industry Insider: Hearth and Home, Mount ProspectJan 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Inserts a perfect fit for today’s airtight homes