Cook County Lifestyle
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Scales, Tales and Butterfly Trails: Grandparents' Day at Monarch Landing Gets WildSep 19, 2013 11:00 pm - “Monarch Landing” seemed an especially appropriate name when four dozen Monarch butterflies were released at the senior living community in Naperville, IL, in celebratio...
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Volunteers building playground at St. Norbert SchoolSep 19, 2013 11:44 am - Volunteers will build a new playground Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Norbert School, 1817 Walters Ave., Northbrook, in honor of Kyle Caraher, a 17-year-old varsity football...
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Archery, Basketball and Self-Defense Classes at Sachs Recreation CenterSep 18, 2013 11:00 pm - A two-hour Self-Defense Training class for Teens (12 yrs.+) and Adults is offered each month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Sachs Recreation Center, in Deerfield. These one-se...
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Vista Offers Certified Cancer RehabSep 18, 2013 11:00 pm - Fatigue, loss of appetite, pain or numbness in their hands and feet – these are some of the challenges that face cancer patients resulting from medical treatment or surg...
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Middle school helping with coats:Sep 18, 2013 4:32 pm - The Connect Committee of Middle School North PTO in Hawthorn Woods is holding “penny wars” through Friday in an effort to raise money to buy winter coats for disadvantag...
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Schaumburg family’s transformation into Guatemalan missionariesSep 18, 2013 12:45 pm - Little did John and Judy Prim know, more than 25 years ago now, the impact adopting a 4-year-old girl from Guatemala would have on their lives — and the lives of those t...
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Round 1, Week 3: Canned salmon, farro, grapes and red peppers compliments of the Hyatt Woodfield SchaumburgSep 18, 2013 6:03 am - Carrie Shawala As the four ingredients were unveiled to me I had some mixed emotions, initially. Red peppers, yes! Canned salmon, well I enjoy canned tuna and regul...
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Discover Hua Ting: Chinese restaurant in Hinsdale worth exploringSep 18, 2013 6:00 am - Newspaper writing is rife with clichés. However, I'm forced to employ one in describing Hua Ting Szechwan and Mandarin restaurant in Hinsdale. This place is a hidden gem...
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Cook of the Week Challenge: Round 2 Week 3: 365 Everyday Value frozen peas and Porte Brown CPA $20 budgetSep 18, 2013 5:44 am - Mike Baron When I picked up my basket of secret ingredients I was surprised to see only: frozen sweet peas. The peas came with a note card and $20 clipped to it wit...
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Barrington Taste'fest & EXPO Oct. 17Sep 17, 2013 11:00 pm - Dozens of restaurants, microbrewers and wineries will be sharing samples of their signature dishes and spirits at the 10th annual Taste'fest & EXPO, on October 17. Set a...