Itasca Lifestyle
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Spring is here: Let's get ready to gardenMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - As we welcome the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, near-record warmth Friday and other signs of spring, gardening looks like a more serious endeavor this year. While the pl...
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Boats and more boats at 38th Illinois Boat ShowFeb 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Freebie! See the newest 2009 boats, motors and trailers and get tips for planning your vacation at the "38th Annual Illinois Boat Show." 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. ...
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This year, make a date with your Little ValentineFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Many Valentine's Day celebrations are all about champagne, roses and couples, but the holiday is still a great time to show your kids that they're your sweethearts. Thes...
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Labriola Bakery Cafe -- proving you can live on bread aloneDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Whoever said man cannot live on bread alone never had Labriola's fresh-baked baguettes or signature pretzel rolls. But the Chicago artisan baker's new Labriola Bakery Ca...
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Local museums can give families a glimpse into the suburbs' pastNov 08, 2008 10:00 pm - While your kids might be studying national and world history in school, there are also lessons to be learned about the past of your own community. Taking up residence in...
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Boycotting baseball? Here's a game plan to get through the SeriesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago's playoff run was brief. Very brief. The Cubs were out in three games, the White Sox in four. Yet that tiny taste of postseason play - not to mention the fevered...
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Free for a day? If you are, then these museums are, tooSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - There's a day set aside for appreciating squirrels (Jan. 21), National High Five Day falls on the third Thursday of April each year and Salami Day, celebrated each Sept....
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Suburban museum freebiesSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - There are numerous community historical museums offering exhibits that relate to that particular town's origins and growth. Many hold special events and programs for adu...
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Cafe Havana: A hidden gem in ItascaAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes time to eat a meal on the fly, options are endless. Yet, somehow, the choices are seemingly the same. That's one of the reasons unassuming newcomer Cafe Ha...
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Can background music move you (to spend?)Aug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Music can cheer you up. It can soothe your nerves. It can invigorate your body. And it can make you open your wallet. Background music, experts say, stimulates the brai...