Cook County Lifestyle
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Couple of 60 years stay together thanks to The Springs At Monarch LandingDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - It's a four-minute walk from Shelly Appleton's apartment at Monarch Landing, to visit his wife Betty in assisted memory support at The Springs at Monarch Landing. "When ...
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The Salvation Army of the Fox Valley area continues Christmas campaignDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - FOX VALLEY, IL (December 24, 2015) - As The Salvation Army's familiar red kettle campaign comes to a close and the last bell is rung for the season on Dec. 24, but the C...
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2016 brings free cancer survivor program to Taylor Family YMCADec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - The Taylor Family YMCA will offer a session of "Livestrong at the YMCA," a free, 12-week recovery program for adult cancer patients and survivors. Registration is curren...
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Community Foundation of Fox River Valley awards grant to MarklundDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - Marklund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, received a $7,965 grant from the Community Foundation of Fox River ...
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RSVP now for Lazarus House's 'Unmasking the Face of Homelessness' galaDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - Lazarus House is now accepting reservations for "Unmasking the Face of Homelessness," a special gala being held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. Charles Country Club. Enjo...
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Vote for 'Stars Dance for PADS' fundraising contestDec 28, 2015 10:00 pm - Join the "Winter Harvest for the Homeless - Stars Dance for PADS" at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31. Enjoy dinner and bid ...
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Feed My Starving Children to host New Year's Eve eventDec 28, 2015 5:00 am - Volunteers to usher in 2016 at special Feed My Starving Children event
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Believe Project: $100 to help brighten holidays for the homelessDec 28, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is John Spoden of Prospect Heights. Here is an excerpt of his pitch: "If I were awarded the $100, I would add $...
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'Don't freak out' if perennials make early appearanceDec 28, 2015 12:00 am - A day like Monday makes many of us wish we could fast forward to spring, but some of our plants seem to have the jump on us. Many suburban gardeners already are seeing s...
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Safety tips for wintry weatherDec 27, 2015 10:00 pm - Winter is a great time of year for outdoor sports or sipping hot chocolate in front of a fire. But, winter can also be a time of illness and injury if people fail to tak...