Gilberts Lifestyle
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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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Elgin United Way celebrates anniversary with giveawayJan 25, 2012 10:00 pm - In February, the United Way of Elgin will celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the area. The program sends free books every m...
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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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Vote for Chicago PrimeJan 13, 2012 10:00 pm - The elections may be ten months away but “citizens of the food-ocracy” can cast their ballots for their favorite restaurants in Chicago and get free perks. Exercise the ...
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Life Saving Health Screenings Comes to South ElginJan 08, 2012 10:00 pm - Residents living in and around the South Elgin community can be screened using a painless ultrasound (sonogram) for strokes, abdominal aortic aneurysm and for osteoporos...
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Midnight voting deadline for Daily Herald's Holiday Lights contestDec 15, 2011 10:00 pm - You only have until midnight tonight to cast your ballots in this year's Daily Herald's Holiday Lights contest. Nearly 100 of you entered your suburban homes — this yea...
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New body, new life for Fittest Loser contestantsDec 05, 2011 5:00 am - A year ago, Bob Pearson was full of excuses. He didn't have time to work out. He didn't know how to prepare the right foods. Just the thought of trying to be healthier ...
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Santa to help Toy for Tots drive Dec. 3Nov 27, 2011 10:00 pm - Kim's Black Belt Academy and Kyuki-Do Martial Arts hosts a "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 3 in its annual Toys for Tots drive. Donations of new, unwrapped toy...
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Pros, cons of businesses using historic homesNov 27, 2011 5:00 am - Take a peek down Main Street in West Dundee and you'll see stately old homes that now house a funeral home, banks, insurance agencies, law offices and a gift shop. It's ...