Cook County Lifestyle
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Heart Walks a chance to celebrate for Barrington children saved by medical advancesSep 24, 2015 1:00 am - Madeleine Haas of Barrington loves to run and play at the park, and her parents hope to enroll her in swim lessons soon. At first glance, she appears to be a typical 2-y...
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Lung cancer walk Sunday at Hamburger USep 23, 2015 11:00 pm - The American Lung Association in Greater Chicago will host its LUNG FORCE Walk this weekend to support a nationwide initiative against lung cancer and for lung health. ...
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West Dundee restaurant's Oktoberfest to feature German food, musicSep 23, 2015 9:00 am - German food, music and even some friendly competition will be featured at this weekend's Oktoberfest hosted by a West Dundee restaurant. The Chubby Bullfrog Bar and Gril...
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Catholic Charities leader: Pope's message prompts more volunteerismSep 23, 2015 5:35 am - He has washed the feet of prisoners, hugged the homeless and is building them a shelter on the edge of Vatican City, and honored the elderly. Pope Francis' message of ho...
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Attention bakers! Enter our home baking challengeSep 23, 2015 5:00 am - If you're more a baker than a cook, you might have felt left out of our Cook of the Week Challenge. To spread the contest chances around, you're invited to enter an orig...
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Out of Darkness walk aims to prevent suicide, support survivorsSep 23, 2015 1:00 am - In some ways, a suicide is like any other death. It's permanent, final, irrevocable, and the family of the deceased is left to grieve and move forward. But in other ways...
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WWII pilot to speak at Honor Flight fundraiserSep 23, 2015 1:00 am - Byron Kinney, a World War II pilot who flew rescue missions over Japan to save American POWs, will be the featured speaker Saturday at a fundraising event for Lake Coun...
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Arlington Hts. honors volunteer with Kenneth Hood senior service awardSep 23, 2015 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights village board on Monday presented resident Julie Wright with the eighth annual Kenneth Hood Senior Service Award. Wright has helped prepare seniors...
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Elgin rolls out red carpet for seventh annual Short Film FestivalSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Limos. Red carpet. Celebrity interviews. None of these are usually associated with Elgin, but you'll find them at the seventh annual Elgin Short Film Festival, which tak...
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Local shopper wins big at Woodfield MallSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Shoppers all over the country have enjoyed prizes, discounts and other perks from the Simon Rewards program for over a year, but three weeks ago, Zenia Contreras of Belv...