Cook County Lifestyle
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Ditka at helm of Salvation Army's Christmas driveNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - More than 3,000 Salvation Army bell-ringers and 1,000 red kettles will roll out across Chicago and the suburbs Friday morning. And Mike Ditka will be at the helm. The S...
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Elgin food pantry celebrates 4th anniversaryNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - The food pantry Food For Greater Elgin celebrated its fourth anniversary Wednesday with volunteers from John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. greeting and assisting clients a...
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Hanover Township to host 'Breakfast with Santa'Nov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Hanover Township will host "Breakfast with Santa" Saturday, Nov. 14, with the Stars-N-Stripes cafe, in the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett. Tickets a...
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Tickets on sale Friday for Chris Young in RosemontNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Country music singer and songwriter Chris Young's "I'm Comin' Over" world tour arrives at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemo...
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Country Corners Holiday Bazaar returns Nov. 21Nov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - The 21st Country Corners Holiday Bazaar will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 35W859 Burr Oak Lane in West Dundee. Local crafters will offer ornaments, handma...
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Sign up now for Fine Line's weaving, ceramics and felting classesNov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - Collaboration between St. Charles' acclaimed Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the St. Charles Park District is bringing new art classes to youth, taught by exceptional...
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Local Winery Celebrates 7 Years In Old Wheeling Prohibition HauntNov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - On November 15, 2008, Lynfred Winery embarked on a new venture bringing its family winemaking tradition to a charming, converted farm house in Lake County, Illinois. Ha...
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Elderday Center offers top 10 holiday survival tipsNov 11, 2015 10:00 pm - Usually you eagerly anticipate the holidays as a time of togetherness, laughter, sharing, and fun-filled memories. Unfortunately, holidays can also be a time of stress, ...
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Plain White T's moving on with indie album, local showNov 11, 2015 5:00 am - As the lead singer of the Plain White T's, Tom Higgenson has played shows in pretty much every major city across the country the past 15-plus years. Yet, as he embarks o...
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Erik Larson discusses 'Dead Wake' book at College of DuPageNov 11, 2015 4:10 am - Erik Larson's search for the subject of his next book was like looking for a spouse. "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find one that kisses back in a not creep...