Cook County Lifestyle
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Is it the water at this Schiller Woods well? The magic may be more in the camaraderieSep 27, 2022 5:00 am - While buzz about the Schiller Woods water pump just off Irving Park Road is often shrouded in mystery — from rumors the water heals ailments to belief it's a secret ingr...
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Good News Sunday: 3:36 a.m. phone call from president announces release of brother held hostage in AfghanistanSep 25, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Charlene Cakora devoted "every day" of t...
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Cook County residents unite against hate during Racial Equity WeekSep 19, 2022 5:30 am - Cook County held a series of virtual and in-person educational events last week as part of its third annual Racial Equity Week. Earlier in the week, the Cook County Unit...
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Cook County seeking 'unsung heroes' to work Election DayAug 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Cook County clerk's office is looking for people to work at polling places on Election Day, Nov. 8. The clerk's office operates election precincts at 782 suburban lo...
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One day at a time: Specialty court graduates reflect on where they've been, where they're goingJun 20, 2022 5:30 am - The “Happy Graduation” banner remained aloft for most of last week's celebration for the drug and mental health court graduates at Rolling Meadows Third Municipal Distri...
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Suburban Cook voters can cast their ballots early at Union StationJun 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Want to vote early, but the long, daily commute that comes with the return to in-person work is making it impossible to find the time? Cook County may have just the solu...
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Help SALUTE, Inc. take care of military families by taking part in fundraising run/walkMay 19, 2022 6:00 am - Help SALUTE, Inc. take care of military families by taking part in fundraising run/walk
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Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and childrenApr 29, 2022 6:00 am - Home of the Sparrow fundraising gala celebrates 35 years of helping homeless women and children
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Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and moreApr 18, 2022 11:00 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 - an...
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Why We Walk: PanCAN PurpleStride takes action to fight pancreatic cancerApr 14, 2022 6:00 am - Detected late. Spreads rapidly. Poor prognosis. These all describe pancreatic cancer, which has a way of sneaking up on its victims, with only vague symptoms in the earl...