Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Book sale coming at Palatine LibraryMay 23, 2014 1:01 am - The Friends of the Palatine Library will hold a used book sale from June 20-22. Materials include books, DVDs and CDs donated by the community and available at a deep di...
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Chorus earns regional championship trophyMay 22, 2014 11:00 pm - The Choral-Aires Chorus last weekend secured its 11th championship title in 12 years at the Sweet Adelines International Midwest Harmony Region 3 competition. With the ...
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For Illinois caretakers, raises are hard to come byMay 19, 2014 5:00 am - On the second night of the NFL draft, an Oakland Raiders pick from 40 years ago sat in a one-story house in Des Plaines with a wheelchair ramp out front, a home he's bot...
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The gift of wheels: Needy kids benefit from donated bikesMay 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Wayne Mikes, the second generation owner of Mikes Bike Shop in Palatine, goes about it quietly, but over the years he and his employees have restored and donated somethi...
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Four area Boy Scout councils consider consolidationMay 18, 2014 8:00 am - Plan targets declining membership, donations
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Restore yard to former beautyMay 18, 2014 1:01 am - Twenty-five years ago when we bought this home, my husband promised me a new deck if I settled for a house that was in less than mint condition. Well still no deck, not ...
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Elk Grove Village recognizes community service work of youthMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - Ten youth groups comprised of nearly 90 members were honored this week in Elk Grove Village for their community service work. The Community Character Coalition of Elk Gr...
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Cupcakes, cookie sale to benefit special needsMay 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Have some fun, buy some homemade cupcakes and cookies, and support special needs children at the same time on Sunday, May 18. Cupcakes and Cookies for College will be fr...
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AOII Alums Gather in Lake Zurich for Pot LuckMay 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Alpha Omicron Pi alums from the Chicago Northwest Suburban Chapter will gather at 6:30 PM on Wed., May 14 at 805 Indigo Court, Lake Zurich, home of Stephanie Mete. Memb...
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On The Table Northwest suburbs: How to make life betterMay 12, 2014 1:00 am - The problems discussed weren't necessarily new, but Monday's free-form exchange of ideas was. An eclectic group of 10 Northwest suburban residents, all of them leaders i...