Cook County Lifestyle
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Constable: Juveniles need exit ramp on highway to prisonMar 31, 2015 5:30 am - The banner on the brick wall outside the Cook County juvenile criminal courtroom where my son is about to testify preaches, “The future belongs to those who prepare for ...
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Cook County: 6,500 same-sex couples married in first yearFeb 18, 2015 12:00 am - More than 6,500 same-sex couples were married in Cook County in the first year of marriage equality, a report released Wednesday by Cook County Clerk David Orr says. “As...
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Constable: Will you live longer if you move?Jan 08, 2015 4:30 am - You started off 2015 with a vow to eat healthier and exercise more. But if you really want to live longer, you might want to think about a change of address. Of the 102 ...
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Rock on! A look at suburban music venues in 2015Jan 01, 2015 6:11 am - The city of Chicago may be king when it comes to live-music venues, but that doesn't mean local rock/pop fans can't find a good show closer to home. Music venues located...
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Cell phones for seniors program reaches milestoneJan 01, 2015 12:01 am - More than 25,000 cellphones have been collected for a program that gives Cook County senior citizens a lifeline in case of an emergency, Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart ...
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...
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District 57 students take on multiple charitable efforts for holidaysDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - Editor's note: Around the holidays, almost all schools encourage students to participate in the giving of the season as a way to teach caring and civic responsibility. H...
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ComEd offering seniors electric bill helpDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - ComEd has dedicated more than $300,000 through a special "Senior Giving" hardship fund that will be used to help senior citizens who have fallen behind on their electric...
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Cook County Toys for Tots donations down this yearDec 09, 2014 12:01 am - The Chicago and Cook County chapter of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's annual Toys for Tots Program is facing a major toy shortage. With an increase in needy families an...
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Lazarus House Thanksgiving Feast celebrates communityNov 23, 2014 6:00 am - When Lazarus House began serving a free Thanksgiving feast in 1998, the majority of guests were clients, staffers and volunteers. Over the course of 16 years, it's evolv...