Cook County Lifestyle
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Elgin race to benefit esophageal cancer researchJun 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Bob Geier's beaming smile stuck with his family after his life was cut short by esophageal cancer in 2011. That grin, though, would soon inspire a 5K in his honor. Geie...
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Night life events: Hops on tap at Lombard Ale Fest SaturdayJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Lombard Ale Fest returns More than 80 beers from 50 different craft breweries will be on tap when Lombard hosts its second annual craft beer festival from 1 to 5 p....
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Dining events: Fresh everything at Palatine's new BoomBalatty FlatsJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - BoomBalatty Flats now open The owner of a new Palatine restaurant, BoomBalatty Flats, says vegetables should come from the ground - not a can. That's why John Damba...
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Budget-friendly fun: Dragon boat races and more at St. Charles RiverFestJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Free RiverFest fun Dragon boat races and a water ski show draw all eyes to the river for the City of St. Charles RiverFest in downtown St. Charles. Other highl...
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Imagine Dragons bring 2nd arena tour to AllstateJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Grammy winners Imagine Dragons will bring their second headlining arena tour to Rosemont Monday, June 15, but they remember the days when they opened up for anyone - inc...
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'Crazy life' for Conant alum and hip-hop/rap artist TooSmoothJun 09, 2015 5:30 am - Hip-hop/rap artist TooSmooth (real name William McClam) took the inspirational words of his Conant High School track coach to heart. He also tattooed them across his che...
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A condensed location brings an old stage and new jewelry faire to St. Charles RiverFestJun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - Sometimes less is more. Just ask the organizers of the city of St. Charles RiverFest. Planners have scaled down the festival, which runs Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, Ju...
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Dodge Charger has to have 'bumblebee' stripesJun 08, 2015 6:00 am - Ron Kohnert's car ownership experiences started when he was just 15 years old. He purchased a cream-colored 1954 Ford. “I bought it for $75,” the Palatine resident said....
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Carriers' food drive donations a big helpJun 08, 2015 5:00 am - With over 50 million people facing hunger every day in America, including 17 million children, the Letter Carriers' annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is an asset to our...
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Candy Days officials say thanks for helpJun 08, 2015 5:00 am - Several weeks ago, Misericordia Home (a residential home for children and adults with mental and/or physical challenges) held its 30th Candy Days fundraiser! Thousands o...