Cook County Lifestyle
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Bartlett ties blood drive to National Night OutJul 09, 2014 1:01 am - Bartlett will hold a blood drive during its National Night Out event next month. Walk-ins are welcome for the drive, set for 3-7 p.m. Aug. 4, in the police department's ...
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Safety First for Sports and Projects: West Suburban Orthopedic Expert Offers Pain-free GuidanceJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Many are taking advantage of warmer temperatures to finally get out and play or start long-awaited home improvement projects. You may know about proper warm-up technique...
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Cook of the Week: International cuisine on her radarJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - Jennifer Noone was all set to be a professional chef. With a major in food and nutrition in college and a passion for cooking, she began her career as a caterer. She soo...
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Civil War camp food? Beer camp? Must be summerJul 08, 2014 5:45 am - In conjunction with its 23rd annual Civil War Days, the Lake County Forest Preserve is holding a cooking contest for re-enactors Saturday, July 12, at the Lake County Di...
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It's barbecue fest weekend in the Fox ValleyJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Two local festivals coming up this weekend share a common goal: raising money for a good cause. Though they are separate events, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest and t...
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Allendale recieves grant to work with schools on mental health outreach projectJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - A new three-year grant will give local public-school teachers the opportunity to learn how to help students with emotional and behavioral challenges to remain in school ...
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Veterans, active duty service members invited to Valor Games Midwest CompetitionJul 07, 2014 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - June 26, 2014 - Participants at this year's Valor Games Midwest, the fourth annual competition sponsored by World Sport Chicago, will span generations as JROTC...
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Why we don't see lightning bugs in the suburbsJul 07, 2014 1:00 am - Our suburban night skies give us dazzling light shows. Public fireworks grow more spectacular each July 4. Illegal backyard explosives also seem more plentiful and grand...
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Elgin 360 Photography Club Discusses iPhoneographyJul 06, 2014 11:00 pm - The next Elgin 360 Photography Club monthly meeting takes place this Wednesday, July 9 at 7pm at Chooch's Pizzeria, 64 S. Grove Avenue. This month's guest speaker is Jer...
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First phase of Wheaton sensory playground, gardens opening soonJul 06, 2014 8:00 am - First phase of Wheaton sensory playground, gardens opening soon