Cook County Lifestyle
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'71 Oldsmobile revved upDec 19, 2011 5:00 am - There are no shortage of reasons why four-wheeled restoration projects get stalled. What start as good intentions can sometimes wind up wedged way back in a far corner o...
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Red, green and “blue” – fight holiday depressionDec 18, 2011 10:00 pm - For most people, the holiday season brings the promise of joy, peace and love. But for many, the season can trigger sadness, stress or even a more serious depression. “...
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Polar Express gives family lasting memoriesDec 18, 2011 10:00 pm - There's nothing like Christmas to make the light shine in a child's eyes. The excitement of making out the wish list, the thought of waking up Christmas morning to find ...
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Nearly 100 years old, Elgin bungalow gets new kitchenDec 18, 2011 5:00 am - When Len Govednik bought his 1913 bungalow in Elgin in 1988, remodeling the kitchen was on his to-do list. But the gut rehab of the kitchen, once only 10 square feet, w...
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Designers create the sparkle from thrift store findsDec 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Gift shopping may have emptied our wallets, but we still need decorations to bring holiday cheer to our homes. Fortunately, sentimental holidays like Christmas are ideal...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood:Dec 17, 2011 4:00 am - Q. I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with automatic transmission and only 3,000 miles on it. I am retired and do not do a lot of driving. The car was purchased new in Aug...
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Neighborhood profile: Park St. Claire in SchaumburgDec 16, 2011 5:00 am - The upscale Park St. Claire subdivision in Schaumburg sits on property that was once farmland owned by candy heiress Helen Brach. As development spread west into Schaumb...
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Ice cream concoctions featured in kids cooking class at museumDec 15, 2011 10:00 pm - "I Scream for Ice Cream" at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum will introduce new foods to mix with ice cream for kids, age 4-9 years. Young chefs will also create...
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Midnight voting deadline for Daily Herald's Holiday Lights contestDec 15, 2011 10:00 pm - You only have until midnight tonight to cast your ballots in this year's Daily Herald's Holiday Lights contest. Nearly 100 of you entered your suburban homes — this yea...
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New session of antiques class begins at historical museumDec 15, 2011 10:00 pm - You have some old stuff? So what's it worth? With more and more interest in antiques and collectibles, keep up to date with current markets. Knowing your antiques isn't...