Cook County Lifestyle
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Skyview: Snow-covered bridge is gateway to outdoor winter activitiesFeb 09, 2024 12:24 pm - Though it has been relatively warm this winter and ice has been in short supply, there have been periods of snow and cold, and that hasn't stopped people from engaging in outdoor recreational activities.
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Spring-themed artwork by Marklund clients on display, up for auctionFeb 09, 2024 10:09 am - Artwork created by clients of Marklund is on display on Michigan Avenue in Chicago and is being auctioned off in a fundraiser for the organization, which serves people with developmental disabilities.
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Westfield Old Orchard welcomes guests for February featuring Valentine’ Day and Galentine’s celebrations and offeringsFeb 08, 2024 2:24 pm - Westfield Old Orchard, the Chicago area’s premier shopping center and lifestyle destination, is gearing up for Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day the whole month of Febr...
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The Oaks at Bartlett reduces entrance fee and monthly service fees; senior living community plans enhancements and upgrades in 2024Feb 08, 2024 1:50 pm - The Oaks at Bartlett, a nonprofit life care plan retirement community with Independent Living cottages, apartments and continuing care services, has introduced a new, non...
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Music at Bethel welcomes Edgewater Ensemble Wind Quintet March 2Feb 07, 2024 12:52 pm - The Music at Bethel series presents the Edgewater Ensemble Woodwind Quintet, a Chicago-based wind quintet comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, in ...
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Kick up your heels at 'Wine Women & Shoes' fundraiser for Bridge CommunitiesFeb 07, 2024 11:46 am - Sip, strut and sparkle at the most glamorous soiree of the season! Bridge Communities will host its fourth annual “Wine Women & Shoes” event on Saturday, Feb. 24, from ...
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No two are alike: The intricate science of snow crystalsFeb 07, 2024 8:42 am - Imagine you’re floating at the top of a cloud and you’re made of a dust particle. It’s 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Water vapor freezes onto you, making an icy, three-dimensional prism. You’re now a snow crystal, commonly known as a snowflake.
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Sixty years ago, The Beatles brought a musical revolution to AmericaFeb 07, 2024 5:15 am - After six decades these suburban Beatles fans remain as devoted as ever to the band that changed pop music forever.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln to offer ‘Drive-through Ashes’ Feb. 14Feb 06, 2024 5:31 pm - On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Rev. Marion Phipps will once again offer drive-through ashes from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the church parking lot of St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal...
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Next Hilltop Community Supper set for Feb. 13Feb 06, 2024 5:19 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. The suppers are open...