Cook County Lifestyle
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Book notes: Sheila E. brings her 'Beat' to Naperville Dec. 20Dec 13, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet local author Joy Joseph as she reads from and signs copies of her book "The Wrong Fork in the Road" at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at d'Vine Wine and Gifts, 243 E. No...
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Trip to North Pole helps families leave health battles behindDec 13, 2014 12:00 am - The 11:04 a.m. Metra train was a false alarm. But as Abby Peters, 5, and her brothers craned their necks to peer down the westbound tracks Saturday, the real deal follow...
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Mt. Prospect school collects toys for the needyDec 12, 2014 12:00 am - Lions Park School in Mount Prospect held its annual toy drive Friday, where all students bring an unwrapped gift for children who aren't as fortunate as many of the town...
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What's it like to work for the forest preserve district?Dec 11, 2014 10:00 pm - "I want your job!" said the twenty-something barista as I ordered my latte at the drive-up window. Not two hours earlier, a woman at the local farmers market had said, ...
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Lisle groups help those in need regardless of the seasonDec 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Touchdown for Charity and Poised for Success are two local groups that stretch their giving spirit beyond a single holiday. All year long, groups of knitters and croche...
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Constable: Can this be the meal of my dreams if there's no McWine?Dec 11, 2014 4:30 am - I ponder the myriad food options for a few minutes at this Downers Grove restaurant before ordering what I hope to be the meal of my “dreams” that the menu promises. My ...
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Palatine Legion group hosts Santa breakfast Dec. 20Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - The Sons of the American Legion in Palatine are hosting a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 20. The event will take place...
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Catholic Charities provides a merry Christmas for thousandsDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - It will be a merrier Christmas this year for the needy families who went home with presents Thursday from the Catholic Charities gift program. Almost 50 volunteers dist...
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From the food editor: Cook up a little nostalgia for the holidaysDec 10, 2014 5:01 am - I'm a wee bit too young to be considered a "Boomer," so I didn't use a Toas-Tite growing up, but that hasn't stopped me from becoming infatuated with this old-timey sand...
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Dry-aged beef, lively atmosphere impress at Grillhouse by David BurkeDec 10, 2014 5:00 am - Grillhouse by David Burke in Schaumburg hasn't been open long, but I can foresee it quickly becoming a local favorite. The restaurant, which opened in late October ...