Cook County Lifestyle
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Cook County Health Offers Tips for Combatting Seasonal Affective DisorderDec 12, 2018 7:09 AM - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of seasonal depression triggered by the change in seasons. Typically depression symptoms begin in fall or winter and subside in the spring.
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Random Ringers handbell ensemble celebrates the season with a different kind of music
Dec 12, 2018 6:14 AM - "I can honestly say that I'm hooked on ringing -- and directing -- handbells," says Beth McFarland of Mundelein, who has directed the Random Ringers ensemble for the last 14 years. -
Benefit concert set for Mount Prospect Community Band founder
Dec 8, 2018 10:43 PM - Area musicians gather for a concert Monday in Chicago to benefit longtime suburban music director and conductor Ralph Wilder, a member of the Chicago Clarinet Ensemble and the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, who was seriously injured during a rehearsal last May. -
Fremont Street Theater stages holiday original
Dec 6, 2018 6:00 AM - Extra, extra. Read all about it! Mrs. Claus saves Christmas Eve! That's the premise behind an original holiday musical opening Dec. 7 at the Elgin Arts Showcase. -
Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk to highlight Triangle neighborhood
Nov 23, 2018 8:00 AM - The Mount Prospect Historical Society's 31st annual Holiday Housewalk on Nov. 30 will highlight the eastern end of the Busse Triangle neighborhood along Albert, George and Edward Streets. -
Cook County 'Tails' program offers redemption for inmates, dogs
Nov 22, 2018 2:31 PM - Cookie was too big, too mixed and too surly to find a home. Until she joined Cook County's innovative "Tails of Redemption" program. Now she's on her way to becoming a law enforcement officer. Did we mention Cookie is a dog?
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Looking for Santa? Here's where you can find him in the suburbs
Nov 27, 2018 1:45 PM - During the holidays, Santa works his magic and seems to be just about everywhere. If you are looking for him, we've got him covered in the Chicago suburbs. Check out our list. -
Black squirrels more common than ever in the suburbs
Nov 20, 2018 6:00 AM - Common mammals, like gray squirrels, are often overlooked. When a striking black squirrel appears, everyone takes notice. Yet, they are actually the same thing as a gray squirrel. -
Lutheran churches in the suburbs mobilize to help hurricane victims in Florida
Nov 14, 2018 6:00 AM - Volunteers from several suburban churches, along with representatives and comfort dogs from Lutheran Church Charities, are headed to Florida to provide comfort and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Michael.
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Constable: Democrat or Republican, these election judges work together for voters
Nov 3, 2018 8:21 PM - In this age when Republicans and Democrats sometimes accuse the other side of being evil and un-American, longtime election judges Dianna Rushing, a Palatine Democrat, and Richard Townsend, a Republican from Arlington Heights, work as a team to ensure everyone's vote counts.
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