Cook County Lifestyle
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Blackhawks' Hjalmarsson visits Arlington Heights schoolDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - Much like the Chicago Blackhawks on their way to their three Stanley Cup titles since 2010, students from Thomas Middle School and their families put in plenty of overti...
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New home of the brave: Suburban veteran's family receives mortgage-free houseDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - Retired Army Sgt. Ron Tarasiewicz and his wife, Crystal, were understandably overcome with emotion as they walked through their new Round Lake Beach home for the first t...
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Charity breakfast with Santa in Palatine Dec. 17Dec 07, 2016 12:00 am - The Sons of the American Legion will host a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, to raise f...
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Every family has a story. Learn how to gather and tell yoursDec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Home for the Holidays: Stories of Family The holiday season, when families come together, is a perfect time for telling and retelling family stories and sharing memories...
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Help your neighbors stay warm this winterDec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - The unseasonable warm weather has restricted the number of winter items donated to keep local children warm during the 26th annual Snug Hugs for Kids clothing drive spon...
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Bartlett's Lucky Star rustles up live music, dancing at old Ranch siteDec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - I was expecting to hear a lot of Hank and Willie on my visit to Lucky Star Bar in Bartlett, but I ended up bumping into a Donny and Marie hybrid - a place that's a littl...
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Get Fit With A Little Help from the Hoffman Estates Park DistrictDec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - For those who are looking to improve their overall health this winter, the Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) offers a variety of options for every lifestyle, fitn...
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YMCA Holiday Extravaganza Welcomes North Pole CelebritiesDec 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Jolly old Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus welcomed families to the North Suburban YMCA's "Making Spirits Bright" Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, December 3. Kids shared thei...
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Basta Pasta delivers comforting Italian in Oakbrook TerraceDec 06, 2016 10:00 am - You probably don't need a research firm to tell you Italian ranks among the top three ethnic cuisines Americans crave. For the record, the other two are Chinese and Mexi...
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Believe Project: $100 to help woman fighting lung cancerDec 06, 2016 4:40 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Tricia Lake of Palatine. Here is an excerpt of her story: "My friend, Lois, is the epitome of selflessnes...