Cook County Lifestyle
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Believe Project: $100 to replace money a generous teachers aide lostJan 09, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Patricia Ruff of Palatine. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "There is a wonderful giving soul who works as a...
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Volunteers, funding needed for Lombard's Lilac ParadeJan 09, 2015 12:01 am - A few months ago, members of Lombard's Lilac Festival Parade Committee were scrambling to find volunteers. Now, the number of helpers is at a reasonable level, but the c...
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Volunteer shares how mother led her to hospice workJan 08, 2015 10:00 pm - When Betsy Haraf's mother, Stasy Heile, entered Midwest CareCenter's hospice suite at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Betsy was certain her mom was ne...
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Night life events: Tuesdays mean martinis, Manolo drawings at GibsonsJan 08, 2015 6:01 am - Gibsons' Manolos and martinis Join Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse's Manolos and martinis on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday night, bar patrons can enter to win a pair of Manolo Blah...
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Constable: Will you live longer if you move?Jan 08, 2015 4:30 am - You started off 2015 with a vow to eat healthier and exercise more. But if you really want to live longer, you might want to think about a change of address. Of the 102 ...
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Elgin Symphony guest to perform with rare violinJan 08, 2015 4:00 am - Violinist Philippe Quint says he's developed a special relationship with the 1708 Stradivari violin he'll be playing this weekend with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. “It ...
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Order a singing valentine for your sweetheartJan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Did your Christmas present to your significant other miss the mark this year? Are you in the doghouse for watching too much football? Are you just looking for a novel wa...
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Palatine library announces driver's ed practice helpJan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Palatine Public Library District is announcing a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offering free DMV practice tests...
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Hampshire-Henpeck HCE to meet Jan. 20Jan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Hampshire-Henpeck Home Community and Education will start the new year with a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at a new time, 12:30 p.m., at the Heartland Bank, 819 Warner S...
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The Birches hosts author talk and book signing with caregiving expert Cheryl KubaJan 07, 2015 10:00 pm - On Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m., The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills will host a program by gerontologist and author Cheryl Kuba titled "Navigating the Jour...