Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Small custom builder likes hands-on approachMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Jeff Samuels has discovered the secret to success as a custom builder in a good and bad real estate market: keep things small and manageable and don't own land. Samuels ...
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All this for under $250K in the northwest 'burbsMar 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The Northwest suburbs offer a selection of condominiums and townhouses priced under $250,000. Crystal Lake Community: Preston Pines by Ryland Homes Price range: $219,9...
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Kingsport fosters family and friendshipsMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Helen Anderson always came up with an excuse when her husband Ted talked about moving from their home in Chicago to the suburbs. Ted thought it would be good for Helen t...
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Area residents have a 'Wheel' good timeMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Just as she was about to solve the puzzle, Rachel Naval-Cruz choked. She said the wrong word, and because of that, a different "Wheel of Fortune" contestant got to give ...
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10 myths about the fluMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Cold weather does not cause the flu. Fasting won't make it disappear any quicker. And the flu shot, which gets a bad rap in years like this, really is the best way to wa...
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Arlington Heights florists re-create a European flower market at showMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Flowers brighten our homes, lift our spirits and give us the subtle message to slow down, enjoy life and smile. They're one of those things we know are good for us, but ...
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Closets an amenity at River's EdgeMar 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Chances are that if you were to look at the marketing literature presented by most condominium developers, the last item you might find listed -- if at all -- is closets...
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Hyatt's Red Bar oozes with hotel chicMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - A combination of classy and sporty serves up Hyatt Regency O'Hare's newest addition to its lobby level, an energy-charged lounge called Red Bar. Walking in, you can clea...
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Upcoming area eventsMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Take a haunting look back at the early, happy years in the life of Anne Frank, the late author of "The Diary of Anne Frank." More than 70 black-and-white photos of Frank...
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Check this out! Our writers pick the best for the weekendMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - "Les Miserables," 8 p.m. today and Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $45-$55. (847) 634-020...