Cook County Lifestyle
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No plans for Valentine's Day? Here's where to go to feel the loveFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - From special aphrodisiac menus to anti-Valentine's Day parties, it seems like every place around is offering up some way to spend your night Feb. 14th. But whether you'r...
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Makeshift Prodigy to go acoustic at Elgin showFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - If Coldplay is the new ruler of the rock world, after dominating the Grammy Awards Sunday, the Chicago-area band Makeshift Prodigy appears out to be part of the occupyin...
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Cheap stuff to do: Embrace love or lonelinessFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Free You could meet your soul mate Thunderbird Singles group hosts its World's Largest Valentine's Singles Party, a giant singles dance for singles ages 35 and older. T...
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Oishii offers fresh, healthful Thai specialtiesFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - If you enjoy bona fide Thai food with a healthy, fresh composition, Buffalo Grove's Oishii Thai offers just what the doctor ordered. Dishes packed with flavor and vegeta...
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Priscilla's surprises with soul food in the suburbsFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Finding soul food outside of Chicago's city limits can prove to be quite difficult. With the first Priscilla's Ultimate Soulfood Cafeteria in Hillside, opened six years ...
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Who will be the Fittest Loser? Meet the five contestantsFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - "I want to change!" "I need this so bad!" "I NEED HELP!" When the Daily Herald and Live Well magazine announced the Fittest Loser Challenge, a weight-loss contest spons...
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Cheap events: Political kitsch swap, library loveFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Cheap events? Contact Laura Stewart at lstewart@dailyherald.com Free Politics, past and present Dealers and collectors can buy, sell and trade political buttons...
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Suburban moms hope for shot at cooking showFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Kelly Donlea has it pretty good. She lives comfortably in Northwest suburban Barrington with her husband and three kids. She works part-time, teaches cooking classes to ...
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This year, make a date with your Little ValentineFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Many Valentine's Day celebrations are all about champagne, roses and couples, but the holiday is still a great time to show your kids that they're your sweethearts. Thes...
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ICe Bar's cozy setting, friendly service easy to warm up toFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Finding a new suburban bar in these times can prove somewhat difficult; thankfully, companies are still building lavish hotels left and right. One of the newest hotels i...