Cook County Lifestyle
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'Gloria' legend shares stories of sex, drugs and rockMar 20, 2016 7:30 am - Fifty years ago, Jimy Sohns and his Shadows of Knight band recorded an iconic version of "Gloria" that still registers as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. "We...
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Illinois Jaycees honors Fox River Grove residentMar 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees selected Joanna Colletti as an honoree of its Outstanding Young Persons of Illinois awards program. The Outstanding Young Persons program annually r...
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Get your deck in shape for the summerMar 19, 2016 7:19 am - It's been covered with snow for a few months, a behemoth in the backyard doused in white powder. Or perhaps it's just been laying bare, the patio furniture that's usual...
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'Cosmic punch,' pinball, pneumonia made Elgin newsMar 17, 2016 11:00 pm - "I wonder what that 'cosmic punch' really is." "So, now it's even illegal to win a free game on a pinball machine?" "I wish we could do something to stop pneumonia." The...
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Rain in savings at home with a rain barrelMar 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn more about the benefits of using a rain barrel for your home at a community education session which will be held at the Addison Public Library on Tuesday, April 5 ...
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Barrington High student dress designer wins volunteerism awardMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - Barrington High School senior Medha Verma is one of eight Distinguished Finalists for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Illinois for her work selling dresses ...
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Community helps Buffalo Grove boy, 11, fight rare brain cancerMar 17, 2016 1:00 am - Just a few months ago, Joshua McFadden was a typical 11-year-old - playing video games, cheering on his beloved Green Bay Packers and hanging out with friends. In Januar...
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Opening Day celebration features free trees and garden adviceMar 16, 2016 11:00 pm - For 80 years The Growing Place in Naperville and Aurora has been providing high quality plants and expert gardening advice for those in the know. "In 1936, Emma & Fritz ...
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Postal Service says check your passport expiration dateMar 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Do you plan to take an international trip? Is your current passport about to expire? Or, are you applying for your first passport? Well, look no further than your local ...
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21 schools, corporate partners team up to raise thousands for hunger challengeMar 16, 2016 11:00 pm - Students and community leaders marched in proudly on Wednesday, March 16, to celebrate the Change for Hunger Challenge, where they raised more than $31,000 to fight food...