Cook County Lifestyle
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Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook brings the kitchen to your table with gnocchi-making classesSep 22, 2026 3:43 pm - Diners who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, or at least a little sticky, can learn the art of making gnocchi and then enjoy a four-course meal afterward on Sept. 30 and Oct. 20 and 21 at Labriola Ristorante in Oak Brook. “People always leave saying what a great time they had,” said Chris Favero, who frequently leads the classes.
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and moreSep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
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Golden Corridor YMCA closing its Taylor Y branch in ElginSep 22, 2026 8:56 am - Golden Corridor Family YMCA has announced it will close the Taylor Family YMCA in Elgin on Oct. 1.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-Oct. 3Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pruning tips, bats around the world, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church mobilizes over 30 volunteers for ‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Day of ServiceSep 18, 2026 4:29 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church members participated in "God's work. Our hands." service day on Sept. 12, assembling 81 school kits for Lutheran World Relief and rolling 376 bandages for medical kits distributed globally.
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After multiple deer die from disease, East Dundee paying company to remove themSep 18, 2026 1:28 pm - East Dundee is budgeting $8,000 for the removal of deer dying on private and public property from a disease spread through insects.
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Reflecting on progress: Suburban cycling infrastructure improvements have come a long waySep 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois has made several infrastructure improvements across the suburbs that have benefited cyclists over the past six years.
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Mount Prospect American Legion Post to hold charity golf outingSep 18, 2026 10:57 am - Mount Prospect’s American Legion Post 525 will host its 11th annual Fall Classic on Oct. 1 at the Mount Prospect Golf Course, 600 S. See Gwun Ave.
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Kane County Health Department offering free MMR vaccinations through Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 4:42 pm - After two reported measles cases this year, the Kane County Health Department is offering free MMR vaccination regardless of insurance status until Sept. 25.
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A catch with the pontiff: Suburban promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball at VaticanSep 17, 2026 2:46 pm - Music promoter and entrepreneur Ron Onesti recalls ‘having a catch’ with Pope Leo during a recent meeting at the Vatican.