Cook County Lifestyle
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Celebrate Christmas in July by signing up for Chicago Santa Hustle 5K, Kids' DashJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Don't get your tinsel in a tangle! The Santa Hustle is coming soon, but for now we are celebrating Christmas in July! You don't want to miss this magical race on Saturda...
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YouthBuild Lake County student earns full scholarshipJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - North Chicago, IL, July 13, 2017: YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) today announced that Elijah Childs, Class of 2017, is the recipient of a Dorothy Stoneman Scholarship, a ...
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Concert for a Cause to raise funds for Syrian refugeesJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Enjoy an evening of music with Bassel & The Supernaturals to help raise funds for Syrian refugees. This "Concert for a Cause" will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at...
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Easement granted to rare gravel prairieJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - In 2011, Renata and Mariuz Bialas bought a 15-acre wooded lot in Barrington Hills from television personality Jenny Jones. They fell in love with the property for its su...
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Barrington group is protecting biodiversity in the suburbsJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - Did you know that monarch butterflies, bees, and oak trees are in peril? How can we help these plant and animal species grow? In order for our ecosystem to survive and ...
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World's Fair exhibit fueled family journeyJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald In 1965, Bennie Horton and his dad set off on an epic cross-country road trip. They left their home in Los Angeles, heading eas...
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Volunteering gives sense of purpose, self-worthJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - In mid-July, Anne Hay walked into a muddy, mosquito-filled preserve in Barrington Hills to meet a potential Eagle Scout. The two discussed the restoration of an old fenc...
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Food drive a success thanks to all of youJul 24, 2017 5:00 am -
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Lincolnshire school donationsJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - The village of Lincolnshire will host another Cradles to Crayons collection during August to help get Chicago-area children ready for school. Please bring new and gently...
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Veterans arriving to help flood victims in Lake and McHenry countiesJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - Team Rubicon, a national disaster response nonprofit organization led by veterans, will be helping McHenry and Lake County residents affected by this month's historic fl...