Cook County Lifestyle
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9 months and 54 pounds later — a new meDec 05, 2011 5:00 am - Last February, I embarked on an adventure. An adventure I was certain I wouldn't survive. Fast forward nine months. Turns out, I did survive. That's the good news. The b...
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New body, new life for Fittest Loser contestantsDec 05, 2011 5:00 am - A year ago, Bob Pearson was full of excuses. He didn't have time to work out. He didn't know how to prepare the right foods. Just the thought of trying to be healthier ...
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Cub Scouts help Marines collect Toys for TotsDec 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Cub Scout Pack 140, out of Saint Mary Parish in Buffalo Grove, recently collected toys for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Sergeant Drew Darry with the Unit...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Air blender motor failsDec 03, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I have a 2005 Grand Marquis with 61,000 miles (out of warranty, of course). I recently had to have the blender motor replaced because the old one stopped working....
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Ronald McDonald visited St. Peter's Lutheran School!Dec 02, 2011 10:00 pm - On Friday, December 2nd, 2011 Ronald McDonald was a guest of St. Peter's Lutheran School. He went on an Friendship Adventure with the children showing and teaching the c...
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Holidays can be stressful for seniorsNov 30, 2011 10:00 pm - The holidays are a time of excitement and cheer, but seniors may find the holidays overwhelming. Fond memories of holidays past may spur seniors to try and recapture t...
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Suburban pubs are home to a few of our favorite thingsNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - Cozy little wine bars have their place. Trendy martini lounges, too. But sometimes, you just want a cold beer, a platter of chicken wings and a place to hang out. You w...
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Brie reigns for holiday entertainingNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - There was a time when you couldn't go to a holiday party without finding brie at the center of the appetizer table, its soft, chalky essence oozing slightly on the p...
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Learn how to cook healthy at tonight’s demonstrationNov 30, 2011 5:00 am - The Men’s Health Task Force of American Cancer Society in collaboration with the Mariano’s Fresh Market and Grand Station Restaurant are launching an Eating Well Series ...
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Glen Ellyn native invents the games you playNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - Ever have an idea for a great game? Kim Vandenbroucke has them all the time. The 32-year-old Glen Ellyn native works as a game inventor, and has created dozens of well-k...