Cook County Lifestyle
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Oakton's Empty Bowls fundraiser aids local food pantriesNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - You can buy handcrafted soup bowls and simultaneously support local food pantries Saturday, Dec. 2, at Oakton College in Des Plaines. The college's annual Empty Bowls sa...
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St. Charles brewery creates new line of cocktail-inspired ales to tap into growing spirit marketNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Riverlands Brewing Co., a small craft brewery that calls St. Charles, Illinois, its home, announces a new line of fruited sour ales that take aim at the growing ready-to...
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Here comes Santa Claus: Where to dine with Santa in the suburbs before the big dayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Just like the song says, Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out he's hungry, because he's hitting a bunch of brunches, lunches and dinners around the suburbs in...
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History in the making: 1800s Long Grove barn, school could move to new locationNov 29, 2023 4:30 am - For years, Long Grove area third-graders would travel back in time while visiting the old Ruth Barn and Archer School. Curriculum changes ended those school trips in the...
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'Finding Grace' exhibit on the life of social reformer Grace Bagley on display in HinsdaleNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Grace Hodges Bagley (1860-1944) was an important social reformer, suffragette, author, and early client of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose life and contributions have largely ...
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Things to do Dec. 1-7: Tree lightings, holiday parades, Dickens celebrations, light shows, craft fairs & moreNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of twinkling lights ...
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Dining out: Hanukkah specials, plus new Andy's and Fat Rosie's opening in the suburbsNov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Suburban restaurants are ready to celebrate the start of Hanukkah with dining specials, plus we've found some new restaurant openings and sweet ideas for the holidays. ...
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Wheeling AMVETS donates winter clothes to charityNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - A Wheeling nonprofit veterans group collected more than 100 coats, sweatshirts and other pieces of winter wear during a clothing drive. Members of AMVETS Post No. 66 del...
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FamilyForward event raises $70,000 to help low-income, working familiesNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 15, FamilyForward hosted its most successful Giving Hope annual fundraising event ever. This year's event highlighted the 20th anniversary of FamilyForwa...
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RE/MAX Suburban's holiday initiatives bring joy and comfort to local children and familiesNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - In the spirit of giving, RE/MAX Suburban is thrilled to announce their ongoing commitment to support Lurie Children's Hospital, their local Children's Miracle Network Ho...