Cook County Lifestyle
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ECC students launch food pantry for hungry peersJan 26, 2015 12:00 am - Public schools have long fought the battle against hunger so students' nutritional needs are met and they can concentrate better in class. Yet, that food insecurity doe...
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Fox Valley dentists offer free dental care in FebruaryJan 25, 2015 10:00 pm - Program offers free dental care in February
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Schaumburg firefighters help fight cancerJan 25, 2015 10:00 pm - In October, the Schaumburg firefighter's third annual Pink Tie Fireman's Ball was held at the Marriott Hotel, in Schaumburg. Thanks to the families, the firemen, neighbo...
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Young leukemia patients, families enjoy a respite from treatmentJan 25, 2015 10:00 pm - Matthew Pattison of Barrington finished up treatment for his leukemia in October, but you would never know it from the way he ran around a carnival party last weekend, c...
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Decades after 'Jumbo Janet,' 63-year-old drops 170 poundsJan 25, 2015 6:37 am - That childhood moment when Jan Wilke realized she was a fat girl remains painful enough to rekindle the 63-year-old Grayslake grandmother's tears. Just a kid having fun,...
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Believe Project: $100 to help family wracked by cancerJan 25, 2015 6:35 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Gladys Cruikshank of Hoffman Estates. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I'm an 89-year-old widow. I've known...
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No snowshoes, no problem at Frozen Zucchini 5K in BarringtonJan 25, 2015 12:00 am - Runners braved a cold wind and lightly falling snow to take part Sunday in the 5th annual Smart Farm Frozen Zucchini 5K, which raises money to support area food pantries...
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Believe Project: $100 to help family of twins with ongoing health problemsJan 24, 2015 6:35 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Trudy Lewis of Des Plaines. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would donate the $100 gift to the Anderson f...
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Author appearances: Paula Hawkins joins authors at Anderson's eventJan 24, 2015 6:01 am - • Authors Mac Barnett and Jory John discuss and sign copies of their new title for middle grade readers, "The Terrible Two," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Anderson's Bo...
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On the road: Cash dance, 'Tulle' premiere at JoffreyJan 24, 2015 3:30 am - Chicago Cash for dancing See the combination of ballet with classic Johnny Cash when the "Unique Voices" winter program by The Joffrey Ballet features a Chicago premier...