Cook County Lifestyle
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Geneva couple are 21st century stewards of 19th century treasuresOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The floor-to-ceiling leather-bound books in a corner of the tiny stone cottage are chosen for condition, which means they aren't falling apart. The finish on the antique...
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Eunice Treadway Lombard's Senior of the YearOct 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Eunice Treadway has been named Lombard Senior of the Year by the Village of Lombard for her long-long service to others. Throughout her 85 years, Eunice has contributed ...
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Arlington Heights actor gets 'dream job'Oct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Some actors seem to hit it big overnight. But most have careers like Arlington Heights resident Gary Simmers careers that build slowly. "I have been in town for 20 year...
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Mel Froney makes smoked pork butt with saffron gravy and dumplingsOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Mel Froney likes his food slow-cooked and his retirement fast-paced. He and his wife, Kathryn, both former teachers, buzz around between church and the library, movies ...
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Author Elizabeth Rosner in LincolnshireOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - • Best-selling author Elizabeth Rosner will be at a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, to discuss and sign copies of her newest novel, "Blue Nude," at the Vern...
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Enjoy the taste of Napa Valley at D.O.C. Wine BarOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Relish the wines of Napa at a tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar. For $20, enjoy eight wines and assorted appetizers. Wines include Cult Cabernet, John Anthony Syrah, David Arth...
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Best bets: Diavolo, ski show, Kevin Pollak, Kremlin chamber orchestraOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Balancing act Described as part-dance, part-gymnastics and with plenty of spectacle, Diavolo makes an area return with a finely balanced performance amid huge set...
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Kansas to play the Arcada in St. CharlesOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Kansas, one of a slew of rock bands named after geographic locations that hit it big in the 1970s, will bring its progressive stadium rock to the suburbs this weekend. T...
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Once-private Forge Club defines what it means to 'dine'Oct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Most of the time we head to a restaurant, we do so just to grab a meal. We might seek out a kid-friendly joint during the week when we don't have time to cook or sit dow...
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Music lovers' musts for fall: CDs, DVDs and a whole lot of LennonOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - This summer brought music lovers a series of impressive fests and big-name concerts, but fall offers a number of lower-key delights. Beatles fans, for example, can celeb...