Cook County Lifestyle
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Why Prairies Developed in North AmericaJun 16, 2013 11:00 pm - The prairie is a uniquely American biome, found nowhere else on earth outside of North America. There are many reasons that stretch out over hundreds of millions of yea...
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Body shop owner resists the urge to restore 1947 pickupJun 16, 2013 11:00 pm - Immediately after acquiring his 1947 Ford pickup, Steve Belknap was faced with a crossroads. The Barrington resident saw the hauler while driving down the road in Cary. ...
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Clothes, cash donations sought for familiesJun 16, 2013 1:41 pm - The organizers of Barrington Giving Day in December are planning an earlier Back to School event for needy families in August. Both clothing and cash donations are sough...
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Golf outing to benefit Inverness nonprofit organizationJun 16, 2013 10:23 am - The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity will hold its ninth annual golf outing Wednesday, July 10, at Makray Memorial Golf Course, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, B...
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Children starting to work with personal trainersJun 15, 2013 1:00 am - Brian Peters actually smiles when he talks about pushing hundreds of pounds across the floor using a heavy sled during his workouts. “It’s kind of horrible, but it’s rea...
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Dessert for Autism at the Continental RestaurantJun 14, 2013 11:00 pm - The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove hosted a benefit for Autism Speaks in honor of Jonah Brenner a nine year old Buffalo Grove resident who has been diagnosed wi...
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Barrington Area Council on Aging adds eight to its hall of fameJun 14, 2013 11:28 am - Eight Barrington-area residents’ efforts to enhance the quality of life in their community have been recognized through their induction into the Barrington Area Council ...
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Quail Hollow spotlighted in neighborhood profileJun 14, 2013 4:32 am - When Frank and Carol Cerio purchased a new home 36 years ago, they moved to one of the first two streets to be developed in the Quail Hollow subdivision in Bartlett. Tha...
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Personal training education offered by Cooper Institute at Sachs Recreation CenterJun 13, 2013 11:00 pm - A Personal Training Education course designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy helping others lead more active – and healthier – lives, is offered at Sach...
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99-year-old antique dealer still going strongJun 13, 2013 11:00 pm - Gladys Aguirre will celebrate her 99th birthday on June 24 doing just what she's been doing for the past fifty years --- operating a successful antique business. This C...