Cook County Lifestyle
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Special Olympic Club Benefits from Friendly CompetitionJan 17, 2012 10:00 pm - West Chicago and Winfield Police recently enjoyed a friendly competition at a fundraiser for the Special Olympics Club. Visit www.westchicago.org on the Mayor's page to ...
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Snow and the heart: More closely related than you thinkJan 17, 2012 10:00 pm - The first official snow has fallen on Chicagoland and the forecast has flurries in the near future which means pulling out those shovels and snow blowers from the back o...
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Weight-loss leads to better cooking, smarter eatingJan 17, 2012 1:00 pm - Peter Doherty is half the man he used to be. Literally. “I weighed over 400 pounds. I used to eat massive amounts of food. I was only concerned with quantity, not qualit...
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St. Mary Church to be on TLC's 'Four Weddings' Jan. 27Jan 15, 2012 10:00 pm - Some could say it was just another October wedding at St. Mary Church in Buffalo Grove, but it was not just any wedding. Oct. 22, 2011 was the day that parishioners Mic...
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Museums fight winter doldrums with kid programsJan 15, 2012 5:00 am - It's January. It's long. It's cold. And it can be the perfect time for families to head out to a local museum for programs geared specifically for kids. Here is a sampl...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Winter storm woesJan 14, 2012 11:00 pm - Happy new year to everyone! As I began to write this column this morning, I am aware we are getting our first snowstorm this winter. We sure have gotten off easy so far....
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Industry Insider: Hearth and Home, Mount ProspectJan 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Inserts a perfect fit for today’s airtight homes
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District 44 Community Businesses of the Year namedJan 13, 2012 11:00 pm - State Rep. Fred Crespo, a Democrat from Hoffman Estates, has announced that Dent Mob in Schaumburg and St. Alexius Medical Hospital in Hoffman Estates were selected as t...
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Vote for Chicago PrimeJan 13, 2012 10:00 pm - The elections may be ten months away but “citizens of the food-ocracy” can cast their ballots for their favorite restaurants in Chicago and get free perks. Exercise the ...
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Avoid frostbite this winterJan 12, 2012 10:00 pm - Now that winter weather has finally hit Chicagoland, it is important for residents to take extra precautions to avoid frostbite. It is important to check up on your love...