Cook County Lifestyle
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Tomato contest winners cite good see, organic methodOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It took a little ingenuity, but with some veteran gardening skills and a rare German tomato seed, an Arlington Heights man produced a winner, and took home his $100 priz...
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Lombard Resident Gene Doretti Presents 50 Years of Broadcasting at Lombard Service League Meeting, Mesmerizes AudienceOct 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Doretti, who attended Northern Illinois University in the 1950s, was first bit by the radio bug in high school and his first radio gig was broadcast from a...
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Elgin development opens two professionally decorated modelsOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Providence, a development on Elgin's far west side, is a new home community designed with family living in mind. The Town and Country Homes development features an on-si...
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Learn about flower arrangements at Wheeling Garden ClubOct 08, 2010 11:00 pm - The Wheeling Garden Club will host guest speaker Mari Mackenback at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the club's meeting at the Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. Fi...
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Schaumburg teacher surprised with awardOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Almas Samadi, a teacher at the Wildflower KinderCare® Learning Center in Schaumburg was honored Thursday, October 7 with an Early Childhood Educator Award from Knowl...
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Literary Tea to Promote Literacy in Glen Ellyn Nov. 9Oct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Mawi Asgedom is a former Ethiopian refugee who has inspired millions through his story and his insights, He has written six books including his bestselling memoir, Of Be...
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Local farms offer corn mazes, fall activitiesOct 07, 2010 11:00 pm - As cooler weather rolls in, local farms are offering a chance to take advantage of the changing seasons. Take your kids to explore massive corn mazes and stick around fo...
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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...