Cook County Lifestyle
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Des Plaines drive breaks own recordJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of our many neighbors in need who are served by the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, I would like to thank the Des Plaines community for your tremendo...
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Food drive benefits township pantryJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The annual Postal Carriers/Stamp Out Hunger food drive was held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 ...
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Dancing With The Stars Coach Waltzes Into Midtown For A Night Of Ballroom Dance-Inspired Fitness June 17Jun 02, 2013 11:00 pm - Former ‘Dancing With the Stars' choreographer and World Dance Champion Louis Van Amstel will visit Midtown Athletic Club in Bannockburn on Monday, June 17, for an evenin...
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Century-old home participates in 20th Annual House Walk and TeaJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Peek into the library with its stash of books and antiques and a surprise — one wall opens to a two-story staircase. Yes, Laurie Turpin-Soderholm and Rob Soderholm love ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Bottom of the barrelJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Being at the low point of our entire neighborhood, rain and snow cascade into what used to be what we like to call “the great room.” Our small 1,200-square-foot house ge...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: A mud pitJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Last summer, my husband and I started a backyard makeover project around our wooden deck. Over the course of several weekends, we jack-hammered out an old concrete pond ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Muddy paw printJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - For a very long time, I have dreamed of putting a patio in my backyard so we weren’t constantly dragging in the mud and outdoors as well as to have a pretty place to sit...
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Pet-friendly landscapingJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The furry children in your life also need to be considered when you are planning your yard. It is all about how you put together the entire package so that you can enjoy...
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Kid-friendly yardsJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - Yards need to meet the needs of the entire family. They need to provide space and amenities for people of all ages to be able to enjoy the outdoors. So if your home has ...
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Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer Canoe / Kayaking ClassMay 31, 2013 11:00 pm - DES PLAINES--Flotilla 095-39-02 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering the “Paddlesports America” class at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturda...