Cook County Lifestyle
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Dining events: Wake up with Jelly Cafe in Mt. ProspectJul 16, 2013 5:00 am - Jelly Cafe now open Husband and wife team Billy and Kaitlin Kretsch recently opened Jelly Cafe in Mount Prospect. The breakfast/lunch spot is open from 6 a.m. to 3 ...
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Simon Kidgits Club to host back-to-school activities for students at WoodfieldJul 15, 2013 11:00 pm - Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail real estate company, is holding a special celebration to help young students and parents across the countr...
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Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire drew hundredsJul 15, 2013 11:55 am - A rainy forecast didn’t wash away the Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire this year. Hundreds of people attended the 13th annual edition of the faire, held June 21...
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New Study Finds Treehuggers Had It Right All AlongJul 14, 2013 11:00 pm - Trees save lives! According to new research just released from the U.S. Forest Service and the Davey Institute, urban forests across the country save thousands of lives ...
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UW-Stevens Point awards scholarships to natural resources studentsJul 14, 2013 11:00 pm - July 15, 2013 Natural resources students recognized at UW-Stevens Point The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has honored students for academic excellence through th...
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CAGGNI presents 'Searching 18th & 19th Century English Parish Records'Jul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - CAGGNI (The Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois) will present "18th and 19th Century English Parish Records" talk by CAGGNI member Sandra Trapp. The...
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Villa Park teen rides to raise money for her rare disorderJul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - YouTube Of course, Kelly Kramer immediately looked up Friedreich's ataxia and was horrified to learn the genetic, neurodegenerative disorder ravages young bodies, often ...
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Elgin-based Love Shots gels creatively on second albumJul 13, 2013 11:00 pm - Critics of The Love Shots' first album have described the band's sound as "1950s doo-wop meets punk rock." Lead singer Daniel Craig (no relation to the actor who curre...
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Children’s Advocacy Center selected as recipient of Fitness for America proceedsJul 13, 2013 4:00 pm - The Children’s Advocacy Center has been selected to receive the proceeds of this year’s half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk at the Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sp...
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How to keep your cool with your kids during the heat of summerJul 13, 2013 8:00 am - While the summer heat scorches the ground outside, the tension inside your house could reach new highs unless you stay calm, cool and collected with your kids. Summer's ...