Cook County Lifestyle
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May is National Fitness MonthMay 08, 2017 11:00 pm - May is National Fitness Month and Freedom Home Care wants to remind its senior community that exercising 30-minutes each day can lower blood pressure and increase muscle...
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Visually impaired teen thanks Elgin Lions for help in Grand Canyon adventureMay 08, 2017 11:00 pm - At the May meeting, the Elgin Lions Club was pleased to have Franklin Aguilar speak about his upcoming adventure. He thanked the club for supporting him in a program for...
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U-46 Deaf/Hard of Hearing program to host second annual 5K run/walkMay 08, 2017 11:00 pm - The U-46 Deaf and Hard of Hearing program Saturday, May 13 will host the second annual 5K run/walk in Bartlett. The community is asking walkers and runners to lace up t...
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Police officers to stake out 274 Dunkin' Donuts rooftops for Special Olympics Illinois May 19May 08, 2017 11:00 pm - For the 15th year in a row, law enforcement officers from throughout the state will stake out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to support Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May...
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Catalina convertible still warms woman's heartMay 08, 2017 6:00 am - As a young girl, Ellen Peacock had her heart set on three life luxuries. She wanted a house with a fireplace, a swimming pool and a convertible. She's had all three - bu...
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Real world experience is nothing to mockMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - The nervous excitement unique to those who are about to walk into a job interview ran through 295 eighth graders at South Middle School last week as they all had mock in...
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Chef Alain Roby to speak to Fox Valley Newcomers ClubMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, May 17, members of Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Club and guests can look forward to listening to Chef Alain Roby of All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva s...
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Celebrate 40th anniversary of Garfield Heritage Society FridayMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills will hold a celebration of the chartering of Garfield Heritage Society 40 years ago at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Refreshments and b...
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Des Plaines school raises $500,000 for charityMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Jumping rope out on the blacktop may seem like a bit of a throwback, but not at Forest Elementary School in Des Plaines. Late last month, more than 200 students spent t...
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Clearbrook gala raises $1.3 millionMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - A crowd of Chicago's elite mixed and mingled at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for Clearbrook's 29th annual Shining Star Ball. Approximately 300 people were welcomed by...