Cook County Lifestyle
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Plainfield couple charms their way to yard faceliftJul 31, 2011 1:00 am - First you find Ahmed Hassan, who's cruising the Home Owners Bargain Outlet (HOBO) store in Villa Park, and convince him he wants to bring his “Yard Crashers” magic to yo...
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On the Market: Updated ranch in Arlington HeightsJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - The idea of coming home and sitting out on the patio with a drink has special appeal on those warm spring, summer and fall nights. And no one could imagine a more idylli...
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Neighborhood profile: Dover Pond in Deer ParkJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - A small subdivision with East Coast charm, Dover Pond, features semi-custom homes in a partially wooded setting, rolling hills and open space. The open, rural feel of Do...
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Noah's Ark Preschool to construct Nature Explore ClassroomJul 27, 2011 11:00 pm - Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, a ministry of the Barrington United Methodist Church, has started construction of a Nature Explore Classroom, one of app...
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United Way of Elgin seeks volunteers for Day of CaringJul 27, 2011 11:00 pm - The date is set for United Way of Elgin's 17th annual Day of Caring, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 9. Day of Caring not only marks the beginning of the United ...
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Mother trusts Lake Co. YMCA Child Development CenterJul 26, 2011 11:00 pm - You could say the thought of Sandy Spraggs leaving her child in any childcare environment was out of the question. “Childcare was never an option, but I do recall visiti...
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Retiree gets schooledJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - Dan Bessler, recent winner of the Elgin Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality program/ Fischer Nuts competition, may not be your stereotypical college student....
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Classic recollections: 1956 Chrysler WindsorJul 25, 2011 12:00 am - Over the course of their lifetimes, it's not uncommon for classic vehicles to travel far and wide, exchanging owners and locales numerous times. Contrasting these vintag...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood:Jul 24, 2011 12:00 am - You may have noticed it’s been hot lately! So what does this mean for your car? Generally when the weather goes extreme, either hot or cold, we see anything on your car ...
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On the Market: Colonial-style home in InvernessJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - You have to see the backyard of this lovely center-entry brick colonial to believe it. The lovely in-ground pool and other amenities make this home a picture-perfect ret...