Cook County Lifestyle
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BG, Wheeling Rotary clubs launch food driveOct 28, 2014 1:01 am - The Rotary clubs of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling are collecting nonperishable food items to help stock the pantries of disadvantaged families in the community for the wint...
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Have a safe and spooky Halloween with safety tips from Illinois Poison CenterOct 27, 2014 11:00 pm - With children across Illinois set to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is urging parents and guardians to be cautious about Hallowe...
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Sedgebrook Residents Pumping IronOct 27, 2014 11:00 pm - The Ironman Triathlon is widely considered to be among the most challenging athletic events in the world. Sedgebrook introduced a modified, but still impressive version ...
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Local hospitals strive to offer a balance of maternity optionsOct 27, 2014 5:45 am - No hospitals in the Northwest suburbs currently have "baby-friendly" certification. But, officials at some local hospitals say they are adopting new policies to promote ...
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AOIIs "Focus on College" on Nov. 12 in Prospect HeightsOct 26, 2014 11:00 pm - When Alpha Omicron Pi alums meet at 7:30 PM on Nov. 12, they will "Focus on College". Twenty-two colleges and universities are represented in the Chicago Northwest Sub...
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St. Charles Clean as a Whisker grand opening offers free pet groomingOct 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Clean as a Whisker Pet Grooming is set to open Monday, Nov. 3, at 322 W. Main St. located next door to Lincoln Park Square and the Bend Italian Deli. Jill Krauss and Dan...
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Smart Farm in Barrington proves to be a smart ideaOct 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Organizers with the Smart Farm in Barrington are wrapping up their sixth growing season, and the numbers are staggering. This grass-roots, educational farm project produ...
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Seven area homeowners win 'Painted Ladies' contestOct 26, 2014 6:30 am - Seven area homeowners have earned top honors in the Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies & Her Court competition, an exterior painting contest. Elgin homeowners Chris and Reb...
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Irish tenor's concert Monday to benefit Arlington Hts. familyOct 26, 2014 1:01 am - Mark Beuligmann had been feeling tired and having pains in his side. Then one morning on the way to work he couldn't breathe. He drove himself to the hospital, where doc...
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Book notes: Kiss' Gene Simmons signs 'Me, Inc.' at TivoliOct 25, 2014 6:45 am - • Gene Simmons, of rock band Kiss, signs copies of his new book, “Me, Inc.,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The ev...