Grandwood Park Lifestyle
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Shoveling program to help elderly, disabledDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - The city of Highland Park is coordinating a volunteer snow shoveling program to serve low-income elderly and disabled residents of Highland Park and Highwood. After snow...
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Cut the sugar and save on calories with healthier holiday drinksDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - We all know the holidays are a time of overindulgence, but we may not always think about the calories we are consuming in our drinks this time of year. Sugar-sweetened d...
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Check your assessment for accuracy; it could save you moneyDec 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Are you still reeling from your tax bill? If you think your home's assessed value is too high, you can file an appeal either on your own or with the help of a third par...
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Remember the needy this season with a donation to COOL Food PantriesDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - For many, the holidays are a joyous time filled with plenty of gifts, foods, parties and celebrations. It's also a time to remember those who are less fortunate. For str...
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Morgan Stanley Foundation grant supports food for kidsDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Local managers and employees from Morgan Stanley on Tuesday presented the Northern Illinois Food Bank with a $50,000 check to support its child nutrition programs and he...
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2016 Foundation Gala raises record amount to 'Inspire Dreams'Dec 04, 2016 10:00 pm - More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships Nov. 5 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. First Midwest Banc...
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Renovation missteps can cost you when it's time to sell your houseDec 01, 2016 11:00 pm - If you plan to sell your home this year, the right renovations can make the difference between "For Sale" and "Sold." But before you start tearing up the carpeting, mak...
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Protect yourself against hidden defects in your new homeNov 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Buyer beware! If you're shopping for homes, pay attention to this warning. Maybe you've found the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood. You're so excited about it t...
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'The ultimate multi-tasker,' your brain works 24/7Nov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asks, "Why can you only control so much of your brain?" The three-poun...
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Consider pros and cons before deciding whether to rent or buyNov 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeownership is a large component of the American dream. For many it's a status symbol that tells the world that you're on your way to building wealth. Many millennials...