Cook County Lifestyle
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Lake Villa Township to hold 2nd RibFestJan 27, 2011 12:00 am - Barbecue lovers from across Lake County will convene at Caboose Park Saturday, Jan. 29, for the second annual Lake Villa Township Winter RibFest. The event will run from...
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CLC observes Black History MonthJan 27, 2011 12:00 am - Fifteen events, including historical presentations, films and uplifting performances, are being offered by the College of Lake County in recognition of Black History Mon...
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New women’s boutique opens in Hoffman EstatesJan 26, 2011 11:00 pm - Opening her first store in the United States has allowed Russian native Luda Wildt to combine all her true passions — retail, art and personal style. The Elgin resident ...
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Furriest Football Fans Give Bark 'N' Town's First “Tails Waggin' Tail Gatin'” Party Two Paws UpJan 26, 2011 10:00 pm - INGLESIDE, Ill. (January 25, 2011) -- Packers fans were feeling the thrill of victory and Bears fans were feeling the agony of defeat on Sunday, but for some suburban do...
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Artist exhibits wildlife portraits at Gallery 200Jan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Artist Paul Nemejc's introduction to the medium of gouache painting while learning design, illustration and airbrushing techniques has led to an award-winning style of v...
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Vendors, crafters can apply for Blooming Fest eventJan 24, 2011 10:00 pm - Organizers of West Chicago Blooming Fest are gearing up for another blockbuster downtown event which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Currently, ...
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Cook of the week: Improv has always been part of her routineJan 24, 2011 10:00 pm - Don't ask Carol Ziwiski why her favorite social gathering is called the Friday Night Flamingos, just roll with it. Carol doesn't know how the group earned its name, and ...
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Elmhurst College exhibit celebrates works by black artistsJan 24, 2011 12:00 am - An exhibition of works from the personal art collection of Patric McCoy will play a key role in Elmhurst College’s annual Celebration of Black History, school officials ...
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Wellness House offers 'Navigating Survivorship' Feb. 3Jan 23, 2011 10:00 pm - For those affected by cancer, transitioning from active treatment to post-treatment can be daunting and often confusing. In an effort to teach cancer patients about bei...
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Build-A-Bear lauds young Huggable HeroesJan 22, 2011 11:00 pm - A recent survey shows that today’s youth are more in touch with the needs of their communities than ever before. In a poll conducted by Build-A-Bear Workshop, 98 percent...