Cook County Lifestyle
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Cub Scouts Beautify Buffalo GroveMay 24, 2011 11:00 pm - (Buffalo Grove) On Saturday, May 21 twelve cub scouts from Pack 140 out of Saint Mary Parish got their hands dirty. The scouts planted nearly 50 plants in an area that ...
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Love, competitions keep cook creatingMay 24, 2011 12:00 am - If Mary Beth Riley ever gets a call to compete against Cat Cora or Bobby Flay, she will be ready. With one competition under her belt, she's confident she can create a d...
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Annual Sushi & Self Defense Workshop on June 4thMay 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Kim's Black Belt Academy and Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin will host its annual Sushi and Self Defense workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday June 4 at 792 S. McLean Blvd. ...
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Suburban 'Biggest Loser' contestants staying healthyMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - When NBC airs the season finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples” Tuesday, May 24, Bartlett resident Maria Ventrella, a contestant on last year's show, might not be watchi...
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Holy Family students turn 21st century trash into treasureMay 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Ever pay for a latte with a gift card, and then have the card handed back to you with a remaining balance of a whopping thirty-three cents? Or, how about the well-meani...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Distributor problem can cause stallsMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My 1994 Honda Accord LX has stalled out twice #8212; once at a stop sign. The car restarted after six or seven attempts. The weather was dry. I took it to my reli...
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Maintenance is critical for cars — and peopleMay 21, 2011 12:00 am - I once worked with this guy who didn’t take care of his cars. He wouldn’t add oil or coolant until the dashboard warning light had been on for a few weeks. Bald tires s...
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Community pride shines in Addison ParksMay 19, 2011 11:00 pm - The Addison Park District would like to thank each of the 450 volunteers who gathered at Community Park to share their “Park Pride” during the annual event on Saturday, ...
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Oprah's Gone...Now What Do I Do?May 19, 2011 11:00 pm - It's been said more times than not that Oprah Winfrey, for a quarter century, has captured the “Bon-Bon eating, couch-sitting, TV watching, Haus-Frau” audience. Or, at ...
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Lake Park School students rename Panther ParkMay 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Friday, May 13 was a lucky day for the students of Lake Park Elementary School. Not only did the students have a scheduled half day of school, but they also participated...