Northbrook Lifestyle
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Author's job of balancing nature and suburbs mirrors ThoreauJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - When author Tom Montgomery Fate talks about working on his new book during one of his solitary nights in the cabin his family helped build in the Michigan woods, it's ea...
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Racing and food a winning combination for Chefs' FestMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Jennifer Chamberlain of Palatine scored something of a daily double at Arlington Park on Wednesday. She won $60 on the 10th race — and she persuaded a group of friends t...
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Film shines new spotlight on Showmen's RestMay 14, 2011 11:00 pm - The newly released “Water for Elephants” movie may spark a resurgence of interest in a Forest Park cemetery where 56 circus workers, killed in a train wreck in 1918, are...
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April 30 declared 'Comcast Cares Day' by Elgin's new mayorMay 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Saturday, April 30 was officially declared “Comcast Cares Day” by Elgin's new mayor, David Kaptian. Council Member Robert Gilliam delivered the proclamation at the Litt...
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Oil painting to be auctioned off during May 21 arts eventApr 28, 2011 11:00 pm - “Abstract Winter,” an oil painting by acclaimed Highland Park landscape artist Nina Weiss, will be among the art works auctioned off during the Evanston Art Center's pop...
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High Heels Hazardous to HealthApr 20, 2011 11:00 pm - High heels can make you look fabulous and with the spring season in full swing, you may be pulling out your favorite pair. But looking your best might not always be the ...
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5 ways going green can save almost $250 a monthApr 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Chicago, IL – Celebrating Earth Day by going green can improve the health of our planet and your finances. The Illinois CPA Society offers these ideas for sustainable Ea...
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Ides of March guitarist came home to Northwest suburbsMar 30, 2011 2:00 am - Ray Herr played his guitar at restaurants and clubs throughout the Northwest suburbs, but his claim to fame stretched back to 1970, when he played guitar with the Ides o...
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Illinois CPAs join in Money Smart Week events April 2-9Mar 29, 2011 11:00 pm - The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has once again organized a series of free workshops and activities for Money Smart Week, April 2 to 9. Events during the week are des...
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Mariani Landscape Creates Rhythm & Light Garden for Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques & Garden FairMar 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Mariani Landscape (http://www.marianilandscape.com) is participating in the Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques & Garden Fair for the second-straight year. Mariani Landsca...