Cook County Lifestyle
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The man behind the mask: Vernon Hills man becomes an Iron HeroFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - The look on James Speers' face is pure pride and emotion as he talks about his late father, Glen. His dad, he says, was the first “iron man” in the family. Glen Speers o...
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Author appearances: Cary Elwes presents 'As You Wish,' film in NapervilleFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - • Leslie Goddard, author of “Chicago's Sweet Candy History,” discusses and signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Indian Trails Public Library Distr...
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Wild weekend? Bullriders, Monster Jam coming to 'burbsFeb 06, 2015 12:00 am - Make it a wild weekend with bucking broncos at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates or Monster Jam at Rosemont's Allstate Arena. Or, check out a classical concert, a wint...
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Pioneer Park in neighborhood profileFeb 05, 2015 11:01 pm - The urban feel of Arlington Heights was attractive to Erika Cutlit, who moved to the Pioneer Park subdivision a few years ago from Manhattan, New York, where she enjoyed...
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Trinity Lutheran Church gives over $100,000 to Loaves & FishesFeb 05, 2015 10:00 pm - Every year for the past 8 years, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle has encouraged it's members to consider spending less on gifts at Christmas time and giving more to ben...
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Marriott's 'La Cage' embraces the gaudy and the grandFeb 05, 2015 10:00 pm - The 1983 Broadway musical "La Cage aux Folles" is a debatable paradox. It can be seen in equal measures as gaudy and grand, daring and dated. Conservatives will blanch a...
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Palatine Township Senior Center holding fundraising galaFeb 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Drama, intrigue and romance will fill the air at the 15th annual Palatine Township Senior Center Caring Hearts Gala, “Phantom of the Gala — A Masquerade Ball!” Enjoy a l...
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ami ami Hosts North Shore's Exclusive Pre-Oscar Red Carpet PartyFeb 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Who doesn't daydream of walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards with paparazzi lights flashing, or being a guest at one of the pre- or post Oscar parties? On Thurs...
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Top-notch First Folio cast brings out best in Neil Simon comedyFeb 04, 2015 5:00 am - The adage “good things come to those who wait” may not always be accurate, but it's true with recent productions of “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” Less than six months a...
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Believe Project: $100 to someone who can't afford dental workFeb 04, 2015 4:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Karen Deback of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would give the $100 to my Dentist, Dr. Paul Engen...