Cook County Lifestyle
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Casino gives OCC $150,000 for scholarshipsOct 20, 2013 2:28 pm - Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is donating $150,000 to Oakton Community College to provide 1-year scholarships for Des Plaines residents. Rivers Casino General Manager Bil...
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Wheelchair basketball tournamentOct 20, 2013 2:05 pm - Joy of the Game in Deerfield hosts Hoops for Hope 2013: a 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball tournament, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event, which is...
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Michael Jordan mansion up for auction: Read what's in itOct 19, 2013 5:00 pm - Michael Jordan has been unable to sell his sprawling estate north of Chicago despite amenities that include a gentleman's retreat, nine bedrooms, a pool pavilion and an ...
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Antiques show in St. Charles a glimpse into American pastOct 19, 2013 2:15 pm - A hand-hammered copper pot here, a mortar-and-pestle set there. “One day you turn around and you realize you are a collector,” said Wheaton resident Jim Hoff, shortly af...
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Yingling launches cellphone drive for domestic violence groupsOct 19, 2013 12:01 am - To support victims of domestic violence, House District 62 state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, announced he will host a cellphone drive for the Verizon Wireless HopeLi...
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Eagle Scout candidate builds fish cribs for forest preserve lakesOct 18, 2013 5:03 pm - Fishermen who flocked to Axehead Lake in Park Ridge for the start of trout fishing season on Saturday, Oct. 19, found some new hot spots where the recently stocked fish ...
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Haunted happenings: 13 frightfully fun Halloween ideasOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - You've picked out your pumpkin, decorated your yard and started stocking up on candy. Now, it's time to seek out some seasonal fun. Whether your idea of Halloween is a ...
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Neighborhood profile features Silk StockingOct 18, 2013 12:21 am - A charming mix of homes along tree-lined streets, nationally acclaimed schools and a walk-to-town location attract buyers to the Silk Stocking subdivision in Des Plaines...
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Registration Now OPEN for Addison's Thanksgiving Day Turkey TROTOct 17, 2013 11:00 pm - With only 6 weeks until Thanksgiving, registration is now OPEN for Addison's Turkey Trot. Runners and walkers are invited to take part in some “fitness before the feast”...
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Halloween Happenings with Addison Park DistrictOct 17, 2013 11:00 pm - PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release DATE: October 18, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT – Deb Pfaff, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Bring the e...