Cook County Lifestyle
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Real reasons people pick a college (Hint: It isn't always about academics)Mar 26, 2008 11:00 pm - At Elgin Community College's college fair last year, Larkin High School senior Anna Flores scanned the stacks of brochures and picked up ones from Eastern Illinois Unive...
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Chef thrives on creating food to fit the senior lifestyleMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - David Koelling of Lake Barrington, twice nominated for Inc. Magazine's entrepreneur of the year award, never thought about being a chef when he was younger. He attended ...
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Former diver sneaks nutritious ingredients into recipesMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - As a teenager who spent half her time dashing around in a Speedo or leotard, Donna O'Brien appreciated the benefits of a healthy diet. A former top diving and gymnastics...
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Make your electronics popMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - You probably have an iPod or MP3 player, but is it glammed up? With Shuga Buds, you can listen to your music and feel pretty, too. Starting at $45, Shuga Buds come in f...
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Looking for a little egg-citement? Chefs share their secretsMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm willing to bet you've got some hard-boiled eggs in your refrigerator waiting to be turned into egg salad. Or maybe you're eating an egg salad sandwich as you read th...
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Where to watch the NCAA tournament in the suburbsMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - March may not always deliver on the warm weather front, but at least three things are guaranteed this month: booze, betting and basketball. Whether you're a fanatic foll...
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'Sweet Charity,' sweet indeedMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone knows the "showstopper," the number that so delights an audience, they can't stop applauding. Most musicals count themselves lucky to have one. Drury Lane Thea...
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Become a leader in your associationMar 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Owners in condominium, townhouse and homeowner's associations have the opportunity to take an in-depth program aimed at providing knowledge and expertise in community as...
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Have a stack with the big bunnyMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - The Easter Bunny will need a hearty breakfast before he makes his holiday journeys on Sunday. Join the bunny and dig into a buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ...
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Eat out on EasterMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Dig into an Easter buffet brunch with prime rib, ham, roast turkey, homemade pasta and fresh salads. Still hungry? Try breakfast favorites and omelets, and don't forget ...