Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Smashing Pumpkins concert to benefit recovering Fremd gradJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - First it was a group of neurosurgeons who saved Matthew Leone's life after he was left for dead following a brutal attack last month in Chicago. Now, it's fellow rockers...
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Enjoy family friendly activities before school resumesJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - They're the three most horrifying words a child can hear during the summer. "Back to school." Even though it's still July, the words have already been uttered many times...
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Best bets: Climbing contest, cornhole classic, Mt. Prospect block partyJul 21, 2010 11:00 pm - See highly skilled competitors from around the world claw their way to the top this weekend as part of the 34th annual International Tree Climbing Competition at the Mor...
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Starship's Mickey Thomas coming to Elk GroveJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - When rockers reach the age of 60, many of them decide that they really are too old to rock 'n' roll - but not Starship's Mickey Thomas. With his trademark strong, high t...
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Retro Bistro in Mount Prospect celebrates 20th yearJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Celebrate 20 years in business at Retro Bistro in Mount Prospect with a four-course prix fixe menu of customer favorites from the past two decades. The celebration runs ...
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In Bartlett, 'Biggest Loser' shares weight-loss tips with boardJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Michael Ventrella stood silently in the back of the room when Bartlett Village President Michael E. Kelly announced a special guest was on route to the village board mee...
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Cheap stuff: Petty Cash, kids chess tourney, concert for vetsJul 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Music and a movie Bring a blanket or chair for outdoor seating at the Concert/Movie in the Park event in West Dundee's Grafelman Park. The grou...
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ER doctors face pressure to overtest, overtreatJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Fast decisions on life-and-death cases are the bread and butter of hospital emergency rooms. Nowhere do doctors face greater pressures to overtest and overtreat. The fea...
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Best bets: Modern dance, ballroom and magicJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Primus time Two significant works of American modern dance by the late choreographer Dr. Pearl Primus receive company premieres in Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago'...
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Ibiza Cafe offers great food, room to moveJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - New owners have taken over the space formerly occupied by Accent Café and totally redone the interior and menu. The massive newly opened Ibiza Cafe offers plenty of room...