Cook County Lifestyle
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Des Plaines police collecting prom dressesMar 24, 2013 3:38 pm - The Des Plaines Police Department is accepting gently-used gowns, dresses and accessories throughout March for young women who may need help purchasing formal/prom wear....
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Trooper’s boot camp helps parents get their mojo backMar 24, 2013 6:32 am - During her first workout with the Train Like a Trooper Boot Camp, Chris Bower cried. The 46-year-old Island Lake mom knew she’d “let herself go,” ballooning to 300 pound...
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Caring in action: Organization wants more understanding, resourcesMar 22, 2013 11:40 am - Mike Baker of Schaumburg is one of the passionate parents involved in the Schaumburg Autism Society, what he calls “a simple parent support group.” Baker has been invol...
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Lombard's Vino Cellar a place to sip and savorMar 22, 2013 6:00 am - Cesar and Courtney Pena have turned their hobby into a business, opening The Vino Cellar Nov. 30 to share their love of wine with downtown Lombard. A bar and retail shop...
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Do you know when to take your child to the ER?Mar 22, 2013 5:00 am - Debbie Steward of Carol Stream knows a thing or two about sticks and stones and broken bones. The mother of four is an expert at handling scrapes, scratches, cuts and br...
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Dining events: Fiamme's specials heating upMar 22, 2013 4:00 am - Fiamme's hot specials Fiamme Pizzeria is spicing things up with its limited-time specials. Try the hand-tossed, 12-inch diavolo pizza made with spicy sopressata — a...
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Is it time for your child to give up his blankie, or pacifier?Mar 22, 2013 1:00 am - Jessica Zaucha's daughter, Alex, used to sleep through the night. But when Alex was about 6½ months old, that changed. Alex would become hysterical at bedtime. She thoug...
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Second Early Bird Drawing Deadline is March 29 for $2.45 Million Chicago Dream House or $1.5 Million CashMar 21, 2013 11:00 pm - The second early bird drawing for the Chicago Dream House Raffle could be the opportunity for cash or the choice of a trip to an exciting destination for two lucky winne...
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Computer donations needed:Mar 21, 2013 6:25 pm - The United Way of Lake County needs donations of flat screen monitors, laptop power cord adapters, USB keyboards and mice for individuals or companies for its Computer L...
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Live stream of Rihanna at Barrington High SchoolMar 21, 2013 4:00 pm - Check with us here at dailyherald.com at 1:45 p.m. Friday for a live streaming broadcast, powered by High School Cube, of pop star Rihanna visiting Barrington High Schoo...