Cook County Lifestyle
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‘Leading the way’: DuPage’s new Crisis Recovery Center making an early impactOct 28, 2025 4:54 pm - The new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center is off to a “very strong start,” the county’s top public health official said Tuesday.
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Former Lake County judge authors book about Supreme Court justice, Lincoln confidant David DavisOct 28, 2025 4:52 pm - Former Lake County judge Raymond K. McKoski published a book this summer about Supreme Court judge David Davis, a close Lincoln confidant and Illinoisan.
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DuPage forest preserve board hires firm to design new Cenacle bridgeOct 28, 2025 7:36 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has taken another step toward replacing a charming but rickety bridge that once led to a religious retreat house.
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Artificial advice: Why some have concerns about AI therapyOct 27, 2025 4:29 pm - Contemplating an offer to relocate with her company to another state, single mom Melissa Bulicek sought advice from ChatGPT. She got her answer. But not everyone recommends seeking advice from chatbots. Therapists warn AI can offer wrong and even dangerous advice.
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Immanuel Lutheran to host free Veterans Dinner Nov. 9Oct 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee is hosting its seventh annual Free Dinner for Veterans on Nov. 9, serving meals in two shifts to honor local veterans.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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Kids find tricks and treats on the trail in Schaumburg SundayOct 26, 2025 4:44 pm - Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.
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Moving business turned junk removal service sets up shop in Lake CountyOct 22, 2025 10:54 am - A national moving chain is entering the junk removal market, and a new location recently opened up in Lake County.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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Growth prompts local food pantry’s move to Arlington HeightsOct 20, 2025 9:24 am - Growth has prompted Sue’s Pantry, formerly located in Vernon Hills, to move to an Arlington Heights office building. Operated by one woman, the pantry specifically aims to help single mothers but is open to all families.