Cook County Lifestyle
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Men turning to pros for not-so modest proposalsJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Die-hard football fan Tim Hill's first game plan for proposing to girlfriend Christine Niedbalec would have gone over about as well as a fumble on the goal line. Niedbal...
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Despite a devastating diagnosis, local resident found they had optionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Laurie Radtke knows the value of a second opinion. The Johnsburg mother sought 27 of them when her 7-year-old daughter Taylor was diagnosed with an "inoperable" brain tu...
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Sellers turn to incentives to seal the dealJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Area homeowners and real estate agents are coming up with incentives to sell houses -- and sometimes they work. Realtor Sharron Kelley says her clients' willingness to p...
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Boiling water removes adhesive from concreteJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My condo has a concrete balcony that needs some repair. An outdoor carpet has been removed at the request of our association, who said it should not be covered. I...
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Hester Painting donating portion of salesJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - It's said charity begins at home; this new year, Hester Painting & Decorating makes that doubly true. The company will donate a portion of its revenues from Jan. 1 to J...
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Garden calendarJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Garden Club • The Garden Club of Inverness hosts Bill Shores to discuss incorporating edible landscaping and native plant-scapes into suburban gardens at 9:30 a.m. ...
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Family stays with a known home commodityJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - There is no higher compliment than a repeat customer. And that is particularly true with something as complex as the construction of a home. So when Mike and Jamie Twitt...
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Recently announced showsJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Following is a list of recently announced shows. Ticket prices do not reflect service or handling fees. Mr. Russia, Reverie, Camera, Symphonic Affair, Flabby Hoffman Tri...
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New sketch comedy shows keep winter laughs comingJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Don't let the plunge in temperature deep-freeze your funny bone. Try thawing out at one of the new sketch comedy shows opening this month: • Gorilla Tango's R-rated (21 ...
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Author appearancesJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - • Jami Attenberg, author of "The Kept Man," will read from, discuss and sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773...