Cook County Lifestyle
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Geneva HS grad publishes debut novel described as a ‘queer rom-com’Sep 13, 2024 3:30 am - Becca Grischow, a 2013 graduate of Geneva High School, launches her writing career with “I’ll Get Back to You,” a novel she describes as a “queer rom-com.”
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Fall flavor: Apple Fest returns to Long Grove Sept. 20-22Sep 11, 2024 1:53 pm - Long Grove Apple Fest, the suburbs’ annual tribute to apple season, returns Sept. 20 - 22 with apple-centric treats, carnival rides, music, games and more.
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Jordan Seng speaks at Elgin Vineyard conferenceSep 11, 2024 12:23 pm - From the Hawaiian islands to downtown Elgin, renowned speaker Jordan Seng will be featured at this year’s Holy Spirit Conference at Vineyard Church of Elgin on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14.
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Arlington Alfresco season ends when Harmony Fest setup beginsSep 11, 2024 11:02 am - The sun will soon set on summer and the annual Arlington Alfresco outdoor street dining area, but not before downtown Arlington Heights hosts its yearly going away party.
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Lambs Farm celebrating new season with Fall on the FarmSep 11, 2024 10:57 am - Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm in Libertyville will include a barrel train, farmyard animals, crafts, games and even a scavenger hunt.
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Heritage Fest welcoming back fireworks and guest appearance from Jaime HjelmSep 11, 2024 10:46 am - Heritage Fest, hosted by village of West Dundee, is celebrating its 26th year on Sept. 13-15 with a bang. Its fireworks display, a feature that was absent last year, is returning.
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Sowing the seeds: Farmer leads pathway to agriculture course at Grayslake District 127Sep 11, 2024 6:00 am - Longtime organic farmer Jeff Miller, the first agriculture teacher in Grayslake Community High School District 127, is sharing his knowledge and helping to develop a districtwide pathway for careers in the field.
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Cajun Fiddler returns to Elgin Coffeehouse Sept. 13Sep 11, 2024 12:08 am - An Elgin congregation will welcome Southern folk music in the person of Gina Forsythe to Highland Avenue Coffeehouse stage on Friday, Sept. 13.
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Vernon Township hosts Mental Health Fair Sept. 21Sep 10, 2024 11:02 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board will be hosting a Mental Health Fair fro, 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Community Service Building, 2900 N. Main St., in Buffalo Grove - and all community members are invited to attend.
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Palatine Stables advocates concerned over welfare of displaced horsesSep 10, 2024 7:54 am - Palatine park board members and supporters of Palatine Stables spar over the welfare of horses ahead of the stables’ planned closing.