Green Oaks Lifestyle
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Big trucks respond to hunger in Lake CountyJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - Lake County Responding to Hunger food drive and Touch-A-Truck event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Peterson and Midl...
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Much more fun than a flea dip: Dog Days of Summer in Libertyville all about man's best friendJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - The 11th annual Dog Days of Summer opened Friday afternoon at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville, with the dogs having fun frolicking in the water and staying cool in th...
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National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to host 34th annual Gift of Life Gala Oct. 24Jul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is planning its 34th annual "Gift of Life Gala." Proceeds go toward its mission to improve the health and well-being of those ...
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International humanitarian Amma visits Chicago area this weekendJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Mata Amritanandamayi, one of India's beloved spiritual leaders and internationally inspiring humanitarian, is visiting the Chicago area July 11-13. Affectionately know...
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Once injured, red-tailed hawk serves as educational animal ambassadorJul 11, 2019 1:00 am - Editor's note: This column is reprinted from “Horizons,” the quarterly publication of the Lake County Forest Preserves. You can subscribe to receive the free magazine at...
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8 local exotic animal sightings that show Humboldt Park alligator not so rareJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - Local alligator wranglers are trying to capture a 4-to-5 foot alligator that's swimming in Chicago's Humboldt Park Lagoon, but it's not the only surprising critter found...
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11 wine festivals to check out this summerJul 08, 2019 6:00 am - Ah, wine. Long summer nights are a perfect time to linger over a glass of vino. But if you're tired of the wine you have at home, head out to a local wine festival (or f...
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Crazy about canines? Dog Days returns to Libertyville July 12-14Jul 08, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer is back. This annual event is celebrating its 11th year featuring Dock Dogs National Canine Aquatic Jumping competition...
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Thanking Our HeroesJul 03, 2019 11:00 pm - "To me, 'thank-you' are the two most powerful words in the English language that you can say. Being a volunteer for Honor Flight Chicago gives me the opportunity to than...
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An oak-killing pathogen has been found in Illinois; experts are on alertJul 03, 2019 1:00 am - Forestry, botanical and agricultural experts in the Chicago area are on alert for a plant pathogen that has killed large tracts of oak trees on the West Coast and been d...