Cook County Lifestyle
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Hotel hosting fundraiser for Hoffman Estates Shop with a Cop, Toys for TotsNov 27, 2013 10:49 am - The Hilton Garden Inn in Hoffman Estates is hosting a “Girls Nite Out” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, to raise money for Toys for Tots and the village’s Shop wit...
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Suburban volunteers bring help, smiles to Washington, Ill.Nov 27, 2013 4:15 am - WASHINGTON, Ill. — As Annette Lemke drove into tornado-ravaged Washington on Sunday, the Lake Zurich woman had just one thought. “Oh my God, this is just terrible,” she ...
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Vista Opens Lindenhurst Cancer CenterNov 26, 2013 10:00 pm - Vista Health System officially opened the Vista Cancer Center on its campus in Lindenhurst with a ribbon cutting event held Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. A crowd of approxim...
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E. Dundee bakery sends goodies to troops serving overseasNov 26, 2013 11:39 am - Operation Sweettooth is still under way. This year, the program may not have received the press it has in the past, but cookies and Rice Krispie treats are still being s...
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Lifetime director of United Way has volunteered for 60 yearsNov 26, 2013 9:09 am - Jack Shales of Elgin says people are brought into this world to help others. “You always have time to help other people,” he said. The 83-year-old Shales should know — h...
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Family-run Brazil Express a steakhouse worth seeking outNov 26, 2013 4:30 am - Meat lovers will be in hog heaven at Brazil Express, a casual Brazilian steakhouse at 1045 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, that can get customers in and out for a fairly qu...
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Loaves & Fishes accepts Giving Tuesday ChallengeNov 25, 2013 10:00 pm - Launched nationally last year to inspire action around charitable giving, Giving Tuesday is "an opening day to the giving season," similar to Black Friday and Cyber Mond...
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Legion post grateful for all the supportNov 25, 2013 4:00 am - Within the past few days, members of Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 have been located at several stores in the Des Plaines area distributing small American flags to...
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Seasons Hospice offers 10 ways to honor loved one during holidaysNov 24, 2013 10:00 pm - The death of a loved one brings about many changes that can be difficult to adapt to. Coping with grief during the holiday season can be especially challenging because e...
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Bears center delivers education message in WaukeganNov 23, 2013 7:00 am - 'You can achieve anything'