Cook County Lifestyle
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Trashy fashions featured in SWANCC show at OaktonNov 17, 2015 10:00 pm - Fashions from trash. That's the idea behind the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County fashion show, now in its ninth year, where the designs are created from rescue...
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MS group that meets in Elk Grove turns 20Oct 27, 2015 11:00 pm - The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group that meets monthly at the Elk Grove Village Public Library celebrated 20 years Oct. 21 at Elly's Pancake House in Elk Grove Village....
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PADS shelters need nighttime volunteers in Northwest suburbsSep 24, 2015 11:00 pm - Journeys/The Road Home is in need of volunteers to staff its overnight PADS shelters that serve the homeless population in Northwest Cook County. According to Journeys S...
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How landmark Americans with Disabilities Act changed 3 livesJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years ago on Sunday expanded opportunities and accessibility for millions of people with disabilities. These three ...
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Tell us about your group for our new databaseJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - The Daily Herald is compiling basic information on clubs, organizations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, entertainment venues, health care facilities … really just about ev...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Bridge Youth and Family Services raises record $170,000May 31, 2015 11:00 pm - The organization is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive mental health resources for young people and their families in six Northwest Cook County townships. ...
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Why we walk: Taking steps to find a cure for Crohn's disease and colitisMay 25, 2015 7:00 am - It is likely someone you know suffers from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, debilitating digestive diseases also known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). These ...
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Getting diagnosed with Crohn's and getting helpMay 25, 2015 7:00 am - My name is Adina Walters. I am a mother, a wife and I am one of 1.4 million people that suffers from Crohn's disease. Suffering many years with abdominal discomfort/con...
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Fifth-grader learns to live with colitisMay 25, 2015 7:00 am - My name is Josh and I'm 11 years old. I'm in fifth grade and I play the trombone and piano, Pokémon, video games and hockey. Right before my ninth birthday I got sick —...