Cook County Lifestyle
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Blood Drive in Memory of Retired Oak Park Fire Department LieutenantJul 01, 2014 11:00 pm - Fellow firefighters and friends of retired Oak Park Fire Department Lt. Thomas "Monk" Hawkins will gather from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the Elks Lodge, 71...
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Four readers share spectacular sides for the FourthJul 01, 2014 5:45 am - When it comes to summer entertaining, there are times to trot out the trendiest quinoa and kale pilaf or basil-vinaigrette drenched gnocchi and fennel salad. And then th...
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World Cup fandom that's beyond rose-colored glassesJul 01, 2014 4:30 am - The success and hopes for the U.S. soccer team have Americans seeing the World Cup through new eyes this time around. But will any fans see today's match against Belgium...
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Golf outing to benefit GiGi's PlayhouseJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - Golfers and individuals who care deeply about GiGi's Playhouse programs and mission will tee up for charity on Aug. 13 for the GiGi's Playhouse National Achievement Cent...
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Northwest suburban Fourth of July festivals open WednesdayJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - The blockbuster Fourth of July festivals are finally here. In the Northwest suburbs, three open Wednesday - Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, the Lions Village Festiva...
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Donate to food pantry at Bartlett July 4 paradeJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - The Bartlett Chamber of Commerce and Hanover Township are teaming up for a donation drive benefiting the township's food pantry. Chamber members will push shopping carts...
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Buffalo Grove teen wins National High School Musical Theater AwardJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - A teen from Buffalo Grove who sang an aching Jason Robert Brown song and another from Georgia who chose to sing "Raise the Roof" - and almost did so - have wo...
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Celebrating the Power of the SunJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) recently held the first of several Solar Socials. This event occurred June 28 at the home of Peter and Sue Gorr of Palatine...
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Take A Bite of Flat Apple At The Taste of Lombard on July 1, 2014Jun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - - Healthy Lombard is providing attendees at the Taste of Lombard two opportunities to take a Bite of the Apple (i.e. obtain a raffle ticket). First, when they visit the...
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Elgin mayor to cook things up at the Downtown Elgin Harvest MarketJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Join the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin at the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market this Thursday, July 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with City of Elgin's Mayor David Ka...