Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Author appearancesNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - • Award-winning young adult author Nancy Werlin spends an evening at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave., on Nov. 16. Events begin at 5 p.m. with a book ...
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In the 'spot' light: Pets make it big on WCIUNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - My son scanned the "dog-dition" waiting room and declared, "We're doomed." A large boxer sat attentively at his owner's feet. A shi-tzu stretched out nearby. ...
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Flexibility, luxury offered in new condosNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - New condominums offering customized features are being built in Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire. River's Edge offers a luxury condominium complex of 80 residences in two f...
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Where's the best happy-hour food?Nov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - It's called "happy hour" for a reason -- delicious food and cold drinks with co-workers can brighten even the gloomiest workday. But as food becomes increasingly upscale...
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Recently announced showsNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Following is a list of recently announced shows. Ticket prices do not reflect service or handling fees. The Lifeline, Blackbox, The Attraction, Disonic, House of Blu...
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Candidates' online stores help them get the word outNov 06, 2007 10:00 pm - Each male presidential candidate has an "official" online store where supporters can buy buttons, pins, T-shirts, hats, jackets and more. The sole female candidate -- Hi...
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Food and wine classesNov 06, 2007 10:00 pm - TODAY Portuguese Cooking-- Learn to make a variety of dishes from Portugal in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in room 2 at Fremd High School, 1000 S....
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Once fussy, now a foodieNov 06, 2007 10:00 pm - To call Maureen Stoskopf a picky eater as a child would be generous. A former New Jersey girl, Maureen lived on peanut butter, American cheese, applesauce, jarred baby f...
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How much green do you need to be green?Nov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Julie O'Brien, a Mount Prospect mother of three, stood perplexed in the produce aisle of a Des Plaines grocery store. "My kids love blueberries," she said. "And I'm stan...
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Builders turn to auctions as an alternativeNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Robert Lord builds stunning homes with million-dollar price tags. Generally the public does not even get to tour these homes because they are sold so quickly or built fo...