Cook County Lifestyle
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Lutheran churches in the suburbs mobilize to help hurricane victims in FloridaNov 14, 2018 5:00 am - The golden retriever comfort dogs trained by volunteers with Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook are on the road again. This time they're headed to Panama City in F...
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How suburban dance companies keep 'The Nutcracker' freshNov 12, 2018 10:00 pm - How do you keep a beloved holiday tradition familiar, yet fresh? For directors of suburban productions of "The Nutcracker" ballet, among the many challenges is keeping i...
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Constable: Democrat or Republican, these election judges work together for votersNov 03, 2018 1:00 am - Chatting politely and chuckling at times, these two longtime election judges figure out they probably have been to the same political rallies. Dianna Rushing, 67, a pass...
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Rustic and refined: Historic setting enhances Art in the BarnSep 17, 2018 11:00 pm - This weekend's Art in the Barn Fine Art Festival is as much about enjoying a day in the country as it is a juried art festival. It takes place on the grounds of Advocate...
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Downtown Palatine Street Fest features more food, music, activities for all agesAug 20, 2018 11:00 pm - According to Michael Jacobs, Palatine's deputy village manager, the purpose of Downtown Palatine Street Fest, which began in 2000, is to serve as a community party, allo...
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Why the rabbit population is peaking in the suburbsAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In recent months, I have heard folks comment on the abundance of rabbits in their yards. Eastern cottontails, our resident rabbit species, use habitats that can be found...
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Fred Fest raises funds for Fox River restorationAug 14, 2018 11:00 pm - Fred Fest returns to the Fox River Forest Preserve, 28500 W. Roberts Road, in Port Barrington, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. There is no rain date. The event f...
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Long Grove Vintage Days is a shopper's delightAug 13, 2018 11:00 pm - What began three years ago as a quaint event for vintage lovers has grown into one of Chicagoland's biggest summer tributes to not only historic riches, but historic fun...
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Bartlett Summer Festival expands with added day, more local bandsAug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - How do festivals get started? In Bartlett, the Summer Festival has grown from a stop along the Pink Heals Tour to a full-fledged fest. The free, two-day event, which is ...
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Her cat blog has more than 1 million followers. Now she's starting a cat convention in Rosemont.Jul 16, 2018 11:00 pm - Palatine blogger's Meow Meetup Chicago comes to Rosemont this weekend