Cook County Lifestyle
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Help SALUTE, Inc. take care of military families by taking part in fundraising run/walk
May 19, 2022 6:00 AM - May is both National Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time for SALUTE, Inc. to host its 2022 Salute to Service Run and Walk. -
New view of the zoo: Brookfield's leader bringing a veterinarian's touch to renovation plans
May 10, 2022 12:06 PM - Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2034, Brookfield Zoo has been laying the groundwork for a capital campaign that would make dramatic changes to the 235-acre campus. In the first major project, the zoo plans to build outdoor primate habitats for Brookfield's western lowland gorillas and orangutans. Leading those efforts is Dr. Mike Adkesson, the zoo's new director. "We're also trying to do something bold," he said. -
Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and children
Apr 29, 2022 6:00 AM - Home of the Sparrow in McHenry has been working for the last 35 years to give women who have found themselves homeless a chance to improve their lives by offering a hand up. -
Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and more
Apr 19, 2022 3:16 PM - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion. -
Why We Walk: PanCAN PurpleStride takes action to fight pancreatic cancer
Apr 14, 2022 6:00 AM - PanCAN PurpleStride, a fundraising walk to fight pancreatic cancer, will take place April 30 at Soldier Field. -
Cook County announces $12 million grant program
Apr 12, 2022 4:33 PM - A new grant program will award $12 million to grassroots organizations that focus on issues such as food insecurity, mental health and COVID-19 prevention, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Tuesday.
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Northbrook Police join Cook County Sheriff in promising program
Apr 10, 2022 9:59 AM - In essence, there is now a social worker in every police squad car in Northbrook. A new partnership with the Cook County Sheriff's Office Treatment Response Team bolsters the Northbrook Police Department's 40-year history of handling individual crisis situations through its Counseling Services Unit. -
Neighbors in the News: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp names new president
Apr 7, 2022 6:00 AM - Peter J. Li was named president of Schaumburg-based Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation. Li is the third president of the corporation, which is a leader in matchplate molding and sand casting technology.
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Elk's death in Busse Woods pasture may have been caused by pneumonia
Mar 14, 2022 6:35 PM - Pneumonia may have caused the death last week of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said Monday. -
Good News Sunday: Vernon Hills woman runs a food pantry out of her garage
Mar 6, 2022 7:00 AM - Vernon Hills resident Sue Gandhi operates a food pantry out of her garage, as well as helping those in need with bills, rent and car repairs. "You won't meet a more selfless individual than Sue Gandhi," said Vernon Hills village Trustee Craig Takaoka, who nominated her for the village's Outstanding Citizen Award.
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