Cook County Lifestyle
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Smart Farm of Barrington to hold a Fall Vegetable Seedling SaleJul 28, 2013 11:00 pm - It's time to think about a fall vegetable garden! As temperatures begin to drop, you can plant vegetables that grow well in the cooler weather of autumn. Have fun star...
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Barrington-area agency needs help helping othersJul 27, 2013 8:00 am - Every so often, a helper needs help. For 47 years, Family Service of the Barrington Area has provided a comprehensive range of counseling and referral services for peopl...
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Outdoor seating and shade get an upgradeJul 27, 2013 12:29 am - It used to be that everyone had an outdoor patio table with an umbrella in the middle and four or six chairs around it. The materials varied, from wood to plastic or wro...
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Getting a Quick Start to their New LifeJul 26, 2013 11:00 pm - Barbara and John Dries were ready to relinquish what had become their burden of homeownership. “We lived in our English Tudor-style home on St. Charles Road in Elmhurs...
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Palatine Opportunity Center wraps up camps for underserved kidsJul 26, 2013 2:02 pm - Despite funding cuts that have been a blow to so many not-for-profit organizations, the Palatine Opportunity Center on Friday wrapped up another memorable summer camp fo...
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Crime Stoppers of Mount Prospect holds fundraiserJul 26, 2013 12:13 pm - The Crime Stoppers organization of Mount Prospect will hold a Jail-A-Thon from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the 2013 Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party. Friendl...
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Dog Days: Five fun things to do with your four-legged friendsJul 26, 2013 6:00 am - Dog owners and their pets enjoy being outdoors together in the summer - doing everything from playing fetch in the backyard to romping through the park. But if you're l...
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WWII aircraft arrive today at Wheeling airportJul 26, 2013 5:15 am - World War II bomber and fighter aircraft will arrive at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling today, bringing the suburbs a tangible history of the war. The three-day Wi...
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Waterford at Prairie Park featured in model profileJul 26, 2013 12:04 am - Prairie Park’s Waterford model is all dressed up and ready to impress. The design, which won a gold key award, shows a contemporary, Michigan Avenue interior and is the ...
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Lombard AAUW holds used book sale Aug. 7-10Jul 25, 2013 11:00 pm - The Lombard Area AAUW opens its annual Used Book Sale on Wednesday, August 7, from 5-9 p.m. at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main Street (corner Main and Maple). Wedn...