Cook County Lifestyle
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Polar Plungers brave chilly Oak Brook watersMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - When you're organizing something called a Polar Plunge, you usually expect people to have to brave some pretty frigid air and water temperatures - along with thousands o...
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Elgin teacher wins 'Greatest Loser' challengeMar 04, 2016 4:00 am - Mariano Mercado's winning approach to Elgin's “Greatest Loser” challenge was to stay away from refined carbs, limit proteins, eat tons of vegetables and ... run, run, ru...
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Elgin kicks off monthlong activities promoting healthMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin residents can partake of a host of free activities and educational programs aimed at helping them adopt healthier lifestyles. As part of the Activate Elgin citywid...
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Healthy Lombard seeks support in DuPage Human RaceMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Healthy Lombard will participate for the first time in the DuPage Human Race, a community event and fundraiser that benefits more than 65 nonprofit organizations ser...
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Tickets on sale Monday for B.A.P. concert in RosemontMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - B.A.P., the six-member South Korean hip-hop band, brings its Live on Earth 2016 Tour to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23....
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New group hosting fundraiser in South Barrington for kids in needMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Women's Hearts for Healing, a volunteer group that supports the Children's Advocacy Center in Hoffman Estates, will host a "paint and sip" fundraiser this weekend. Anita...
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Firefighters host St. Baldrick's fundraiserMar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Fire departments from Lake and Cook counties will combine on a St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser. Hosted by the Wheeling Firefighters Association and the Lincolnshire...
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Elgin school to stage 'Our Town'Mar 01, 2016 10:00 pm - What was small-town life like 100 years ago? Theatergoers can visit fictional Grover's Corners without leaving Elgin this weekend, when Westminster Christian School stag...
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Gossip, cards, drama shine in Elgin's 'The Octette Bridge Club'Mar 01, 2016 10:00 pm - Like the family of sisters in "The Octette Bridge Club," the upcoming production by Elgin's Independent Players, every family has a variety of characters - the good, the...
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Bar revue raises $12,000 for Oakton scholarshipsMar 01, 2016 10:00 pm - The Oakton Community College Educational Foundation raised $12,000 for student scholarships at its annual bar revue event. Nearly 250 people attended the event, entitled...