Cook County Lifestyle
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Resolve to be a healthier, smarter, more satisfied you -- on a budgetDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Most New Year's resolutions lose their fizz faster than a bottle of cheap champagne. That's because, experts say, people expect sudden transformation rather than gradual...
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Terrie Ann Jones cooks "Scallop, orange and asparagus stir-fry"Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Wouldn't you know it? When I contacted TerrieAnn Jones about being a Cook of the Year, she was preparing a meal for a needy neighbor. TerrieAnn's friends call her "the s...
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Start the new year with our Fittest Loser ChallengeDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Are you looking to find your thinner inner self in the new year? We'd like to give you the best shot at making it happen. The Daily Herald and Live Well, our new fitness...
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Louann Zundel shows how to make "Farfalle pasta"Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Life has taken a dangerous spin since we met Louann Zundel last February, the Des Plaines woman with the well-stocked pantry. She is working at the Deer Park Williams-So...
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Go guideDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Freebie Grab your flashlight! The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting a "Night Hike" for hikers ages 8 and older. Participants can finish off ...
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Sugar Grove has quiet, country charm; ideal for familiesDec 25, 2008 10:00 pm - A small community with a quiet, country charm, sense of family and friendly neighborhoods, Sugar Grove offers an ideal place to raise a family. "Sugar Grove has a nice ...
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Cheap eventsDec 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Free Trees for free Kids ages 2-17 get free admission to the Morton Arboretum through Sunday, Jan. 4. This outdoor museum, featuring more than 4,000 kinds of trees,...
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Authentic fare, good value are the real deal at Wonton GourmetDec 24, 2008 10:00 pm - If you opt for authentic Chinese over the Americanized version, you should be satisfied at Wonton Gourmet in Des Plaines, where fast service and generous portions at bar...
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Ring in 2009 at these low-cost New Year's Eve celebrationsDec 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Last year, splurging for $100-per-person tickets for a New Year's Eve bash might have seemed like a good idea. Or at least feasible. But if you don't want to spend the b...
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Go guideDec 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Freebie! Holiday tour See a farmhouse decked in greens, and savor the aroma of holiday treats during the guided "1890s Christmas House Tour." Guests will strol...