Cook County Lifestyle
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Officially, winter gives way to spring todayMar 20, 2014 5:15 am - When spring officially arrives at 11:57 a.m. today, we should roll out the red carpet, pop the champagne and throw a welcoming party. “Come, gentle Spring! Ethereal mil...
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Book notes: 'Kill Fee' author stops at the Book StallMar 20, 2014 1:01 am - • "Kill Fee" author Owen Laukkanen discusses and signs copies of his new crime fiction title at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St....
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Cactus Zone a bright spot for crafty, casual MexicanMar 19, 2014 5:00 am - Editor's note: This new version of the review corrects the name of the owner. Cactus Zone touts itself as specializing in Mexican street food, but the street in que...
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Dining events: Courageous Bakery serving up delicious breakfastMar 19, 2014 5:00 am - Courageous Bakery's new weekend brunch Courageous Bakery, home of Cupcakes for Courage, now serves brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The weeken...
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Training days for Lake County Medical Reserve CorpsMar 19, 2014 1:01 am - Training to volunteer for Lake County Medical Reserve Corps is March 20 and April 3. A medical background is not required. Affiliated with the Lake County Health Departm...
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Elk Grove youth service awards given May 13Mar 19, 2014 1:01 am - Leaders of youth service groups in Elk Grove Village are encouraged to register their groups now for the Community Character Coalition youth awards coming in May. The co...
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Swim schools keep it cool to keep little ones afloatMar 19, 2014 1:00 am - Swimming pools elicit cries of delight from kids on vacation or during the summer when they provide a respite from hot days. Your children enjoy the pool, so they should...
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Schaumburg High School proves bald is beautiful at St. Baldrick's eventMar 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Schaumburg High School was buzzing with school spirit as many of its own shaved their heads during a pep assembly to raise awareness and funds for children's cancer rese...
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Italian, French food and wine share spotlight at Roselle's 1913Mar 18, 2014 5:45 am - When new owners took over Impecca's space on Main Street in Roselle, they started tearing down the decor, peeling off layers of carpet, tile and concrete to reveal the o...
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Cook of the Week: Retiree returns to school to perfect culinary skillsMar 18, 2014 5:45 am - After retiring from Oakton Community College, Marie DeMar went back to school. Marie spent 32 year's in the college's accounting department and in retirement found herse...