Lake Forest Lifestyle
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Remembering 2019's top animal storiesDec 28, 2019 6:30 am - In a perfect world, animal stories are supposed to make you smile. And most of them do. But, tragically, not all. This was a year when a kennel fire near Carol Stream ki...
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Notable deaths in Lake County in 2019Dec 26, 2019 10:00 pm - We said goodbye to several notable Lake County residents in 2019. They left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated public ...
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Record-breaking warmth giving way to rapid cool downDec 26, 2019 12:00 am - It didn't take long for temperatures to break a 48-year-old Chicago weather record Thursday with a mark of 57 degrees. Once the clock struck midnight, it already was tw...
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Grayslake woman's ornaments give a big holiday boost to those who need oneDec 25, 2019 5:00 am - A Barbie ornament snuggled in her purse on Christmas Eve 2007 was meant for Lyzzi Elliott's own tree. But it never made it that far. Instead, it became a special holiday...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Brave the Polar Bear Plunge in WaukeganDec 24, 2019 5:00 am - Charity trees Time is running out to see and vote on the Community Trees exhibit to benefit local nonprofits at the Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park, Wheaton. ...
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Schneider donates air miles to charityDec 23, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, is donating more than 57,000 frequent flyer miles earned through congressional travel to a charity benefiting military tr...
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Sedgebrook Residents Surprise Staff with $150,000Dec 19, 2019 10:00 pm - Sedgebrook residents raised $150,000 for the employee appreciation fund which was distributed to all hourly staff. We're so grateful to be a community with people who ca...
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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Dining out: Seasonal sippers at Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, Miller's Ale House & Perry'sDec 19, 2019 4:00 am - Raise a glass Pete's Dueling Piano Bar, which recently opened in Rosemont's entertainment district, is fully in the spirit of the season with its holiday drink specials....
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CLC student collects ornaments for hospital patientsDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - On Christmas Eve 2007, Grayslake resident Elizabeth (Lyzzi) Elliott stopped by the hospital to visit her friend's 6-year-old daughter who was battling leukemia. Elliott ...