Cook County Lifestyle
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$100 to help librarian buy books for sick first-graderDec 26, 2014 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Heather Akiyoshi of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would spend the $100 on an adorab...
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Master Gardener presents tools and tips for BodySmart GardeningDec 25, 2014 10:00 pm - This winter, join University of Illinois Extension to become a "BodySmart" Gardener, and find out how you can prevent aches and strains and make gardening more enjoyable...
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Believe Project: $100 to help a lonely man smile on Christmas dayDec 25, 2014 6:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Debbie Rosenbach of Elmhurst. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "Albert is a quiet and gentle man who is goin...
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Elgin firefighter - ahem, Santa - surprises kids at Advocate ShermanDec 25, 2014 12:01 am - Santa arrived at Advocate Sherman Hospital on Christmas Day - but he didn't bring a sleigh or any reindeer, and he didn't enter by chimney. Instead, Santa - actually Joh...
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Great Lakes recruits treated to Christmas in Arlington HeightsDec 25, 2014 12:01 am - Early Christmas morning, Alexxis Garcia was handed a stranger's cellphone. She said a quick "Thank you," punched in the security code and immediately dialed her family i...
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Believe Project: $100 to help friend/coworker with big medical billsDec 24, 2014 6:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Judy Walton of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would love to give a family that I know and care a...
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Suburban volunteers reunite dogs with returning soldiersDec 24, 2014 6:30 am - Garrett Rogers liked the runt. Anastasia, as the Navy petty officer second class would call her, was a “tiny, little ball of fur,” an Afghan shepherd puppy and a comfort...
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Ticket rush for 'The Interview' in Buffalo Grove, WoodridgeDec 24, 2014 12:01 am - After a week of international controversy and a healthy dose of self-censorship, suddenly, "The Interview" is everywhere. To two suburban theaters, the comedy came under...
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Hersey students help wounded soldier build new homeDec 24, 2014 12:01 am - Students at John Hersey High School raised more than $18,000 in just one month to build a new home for an injured Afghanistan War veteran. The project, "Team Jason" in c...
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Local family gets new furnace in "Operation Holiday Giveback"Dec 23, 2014 10:00 pm - SOUTH ELGIN, Dec. 24, 2014 - "Operation Holiday Giveback" strikes again as JNJ Heating and Air Conditioning's team donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family...