Cook County Lifestyle
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Learn about giving photos new life with woodburningFeb 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Art for All will hold its general membership meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the community room at Elgin Artspace, 51 S. Spring St. It will begin with a social hour from...
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Believe Project: $100 for sister on fixed income with medical billsFeb 12, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Susan Schrank of Roselle. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "My younger sister refused to attend the family C...
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Barrington High student honored for community service workFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - A Barrington High School senior who led a school organization dedicated to helping peers in need was named a distinguished finalist in the 2015 Illinois Prudential Spiri...
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Constable: Hard to build Valentine for guysFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Tuning in to sports talk radio, the most manly thing a commuter can do, a listener is besieged with the "Countdown to Valentine's Day" reminders. The clock is ticking, d...
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Night life events: Mardi Gras comes to suburban barsFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - Nevin's musical Mardi Gras Catch Hurricane Gumbo, a Cajun Creole band, starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Nevin's Brewing Company in Plainfield. Try any of Nevin'...
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Make a Chinese New Year resolution to try dim sumFeb 11, 2015 5:00 am - Lions and lanterns, dragons and dumplings. Signs of the Chinese New Year abound this time of year. If you've had your fill of steamed whole fish and noodles longer than ...
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Treat your valentine to free pasta at Elgin Have a Heart dinnerFeb 10, 2015 10:00 pm - If you're a pasta lover with no plans for Valentine's Day, consider attending the Have a Heart community dinner in Elgin. The sixth annual meal, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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Area Artists & Craftsatists Invited to Jury to Participate in May 9 25th Annual Park Ridge ShowFeb 10, 2015 10:00 pm - A special invitation is issued to area artists and craftsartists to jury to participate in the 25th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure to be presented by American Society of...
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On the cheap: Indulge yourself at Chocolate! The FestivalFeb 10, 2015 5:00 am - Free Celebration of chocolate Indulge in handmade chocolate and desserts at Chocolate! The Festival at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. D...
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Dining events: Four courses for $12.99 at Olive GardenFeb 10, 2015 4:45 am - Festa at Olive Garden Olive Garden's four-course Festa Italiana starts at $12.99 and includes breadsticks, unlimited soup or house salad; one small plate with a cho...