Cook County Lifestyle
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Fundraiser started for engineer working on Addams Tollway over Fox RiverDec 05, 2014 12:01 am - An online fundraiser has been started to help the family of a construction engineer severely injured Monday working on the Jane Addams Tollway bridge over the Fox River ...
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OCC Empty Bowls event is Saturday, Dec. 6Dec 05, 2014 12:01 am - The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines will be held 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Professional and student potters from the C...
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Donate $20 to toy drive, receive Riverwalk photoDec 04, 2014 7:01 am - When Roy Bailey made an impassioned plea for help, Batavians listened. "People have really responded," Bailey said. "Even the BHS basketball team is putting out boxes to...
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Loves to dance, willing to help: Joe GreenbergDec 04, 2014 6:01 am - Someone to be Thankful for in Geneva is the assignment, and "Joe Greenberg" is the name I'm given. I call Jean Gaines, director of the Chamber of Commerce, for guidance:...
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Shop 'around the world' for holiday gifts in SchaumburgDec 04, 2014 12:01 am - Once again, Gifts of the World in Schaumburg is standing out this holiday season with the uniqueness of its Christmas Nativity scenes from around the globe. Gifts of the...
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Believe Project: Cancer survivor to give $100 to feed families of cancerDec 04, 2014 12:01 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Melissa Gallagher of Rolling Meadows. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "The $100 would make nourishing soups...
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Buffalo Grove police help with Toys for TotsDec 04, 2014 12:01 am - In its continued partnership with Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, the Buffalo Grove Police Department has again set up collection boxes for new, unwrapped toys and b...
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Winter Wonderland returns to Des Plaines this weekendDec 04, 2014 12:00 am - Winter Wonderland, Des Plaines' annual two-day free family festival, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 ...
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How to be a Santa to seniors in needDec 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Home Instead has partnered with local businesses, senior facilities and volunteers to bring gifts to seniors in need. The participating senior facilities are: ManorCare ...
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Palatine library launches winter reading programDec 03, 2014 10:00 pm - The Palatine Library Winter Reading Program, "Snow is Falling, Books are Calling," begins Monday, Dec. 22, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sign up and receive a regi...