Cook County Lifestyle
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Chicagoans are pioneers when it comes to outdoor cookingMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - The residents of Chicago's suburbs have always loved spending as much time as possible outdoors during the warm weather months, probably as a result of all the time they...
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New livers bring Arlington Hts. twins to healthMay 25, 2013 11:00 pm - As Luke Swanson gently plays with toy cars and trucks, his brother Jake jumps on a couch, occasionally throwing their mother a mischievous grin. Jake's wild, blond curls...
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Buffalo Grove boy advocates for disabled older brotherMay 25, 2013 11:00 pm - Profoundly disabled teenager Max Randell never has been able to write or utter a single word. But his little brother, Alex, says the 15-year-old communicates with loved ...
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Glen Ellyn native appears on 'The Bachelorette'May 25, 2013 11:00 pm - Mike Tenerelli can't say whether he found love on "The Bachelorette," but he describes some of his about-to-be-televised dates as "experiences of a lifetime." Tenerelli...
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Lake Zurich Rotary fundraiserMay 24, 2013 6:14 pm - The Lake Zurich Rotary Club hosts its third annual Roll with Rotary bowling fundraiser at Brunswick Bowl on Route 12 in Deer Park on Friday, May 31. This event benefits ...
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Buffalo Grove area teens team up against cancerMay 24, 2013 5:47 pm - The annual Relay For Life led by students from Stevenson and Buffalo Grove high schools will be held June 14 at Buffalo Grove High School. Money raised during the all-ni...
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Options for removing lawn to create gardening bedMay 24, 2013 6:00 am - Q. How can I remove a large section of lawn that I want to turn into a garden bed? A. Many people use herbicides for removal because it is quick and easy. However, herbi...
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Palatine's Alley 64 revs up the menu with Harley-themed atmosphereMay 24, 2013 5:00 am - Palatine's Alley 64 touts cold beer and warm service — and delivers on both counts. As summer revs up, both are welcome draws for this biker-themed sports bar on Rand Ro...
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Super sleuths raise close to $120,000 for the homelessMay 23, 2013 12:25 pm - Super sleuths were everywhere at the 24th annual Catholic Charities Hearts for Homeless Families “The Derby Whodunit,” on May 4. The intriguing murder mystery, performed...
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Nicarico Run for Reading returns with new theme, locationMay 23, 2013 12:00 am - An annual fundraiser honoring the life of a 10-year-old murder victim returns to Naperville next month with a new theme and hopefully some “new excitement,” organizers s...