Cook County Lifestyle
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Steve Martin promises a 'forgettable' Sunday evening in RosemontNov 20, 2015 11:30 am - What do you ask someone who's been incredibly famous for the better part of four decades? What question can you pose that he hasn't already answered many, many times bef...
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New owner shakes things up at Emerson's Ale houseNov 20, 2015 5:00 am - A new owner took over Emerson's Ale House in Mount Prospect in March, launching new food and drink menus, which have been regularly updated. With more events planned to ...
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GiGi's Playhouse sets 'Milkshakes with Mayor'Nov 20, 2015 12:00 am - GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers has announced the first "Milkshakes with the Mayor" event from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. at GiGi's Playhouse Hugs ...
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Lincolnshire hosts toys for totsNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Lincolnshire is hosting a collection box for "Toys for Tots" during the holiday season. A collection box is located near the reception desk at the village...
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Laughter and lights: 5 ideas for the weekendNov 20, 2015 12:00 am - Whether you're looking to get in the holiday spirit or escape with a few laughs, there is plenty to do in the suburbs this weekend. We have five ideas below. For others,...
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Lombard Native Creates Artwork Exploring Critical Water-Quality Issue & SolutionNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Little did Lombard native Christine Esposito know when she first learned of the innovative recovery of phosphorus pollution from Chicago-area wastewater and its transfor...
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Girl Scouts seeks award nominations for local volunteersNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is deeply thankful for its nearly 2,500 volunteers who act as troop leaders, Girl Scout Cookie Chairs, and in a variety of other time-co...
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Volunteers invited to share hope, love during special holiday meal-packing sessionsNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Families and church groups have a meaningful way to spend Thanksgiving morning, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve this holiday season: Pack meals with Feed My Starving C...
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Special Olympics apine ski coaches neededNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Help a local athlete excel at skiing! The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is seeking volunteers to coach its Special Olympics Alpine Ski Team this wint...
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Community Go-Getter Trusts Radford Green for Husband's Respite CareNov 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Diane Karzas is a woman on the move. "I'm not just a stay-at-home old woman," said the 87-year-old member of the Ravinia Festival's annual fund committee, who has trave...