Cook County Lifestyle
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St. Charles woman provides hope in face of heroin scourgeNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Lea Minalga formed the Geneva-based Hearts of Hope in 1998 to educate and prevent people from using heroin, counsel addicts and provide support to their families. "The ...
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Des Plaines Garden Club Annual Fundraiser A SuccessNov 25, 2014 10:00 pm - The Des Plaines Garden Club's annual November fundraiser was again a success with 137 members and guests attending the luncheon, purchasing raffle tickets and enjoying t...
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District 214 foundation online auction available nowNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - The Community Education Foundation of Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is hosting its annual online auction through Dec. 2. The fundraising event features don...
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Volunteers needed for Prospect Hts. prairie seed planting dayNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Like getting your hands dirty? Make an investment in a major community project that you can really feel good about. while having a good time with your neighbors. From 9 ...
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S. Barrington facility provides support for loved ones with Alzheimer'sNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Myrna Caldwell spent her whole life as a happy homemaker in Illinois, married to Tony and raising five children. She could follow even the most complicated recipe to a "...
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Breakfast with Santa in GrayslakeNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - Santa will be on hand to welcome kids at a family breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr...
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Side Street Studio Arts presents "Heritage"Nov 23, 2014 10:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin presents "Heritage," a monthlong group exhibition displaying the inheritance of artistic perspective and gifts. The mission of this exh...
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Palatine man's nonprofit helps Third World orphansNov 23, 2014 10:00 pm - Craig Muller of Palatine has just returned from a two-week trip to Africa, and it reinforced all over again why he has devoted his working life to restoring the lives of...
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Blood drive/bone marrow registry Sunday for 4-year-old with leukemiaNov 23, 2014 10:00 pm - There is quiet concern and worry in the superhero world: Superboy has leukemia. As he awaits a bone-marrow transplant, the resolve of this Buffalo Grove 4-year-old has p...
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Register now for Smart Farm's 5th annual Frozen Zucchini Snowshoe AdventureNov 23, 2014 10:00 pm - Smart Farm's 5th annual Frozen Zucchini Snowshoe Adventure will take place at Citizens Park in Barrington, at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. This event is a great way to enjoy...