Cook County Lifestyle
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Advice for Midwest gardeners available in new bookApr 06, 2013 11:00 pm - Planted in a metal dishpan in heavy soil with no drainage and limited light, the tomato seeds shouldn't have done well. But a little girl's window sill experiment thrive...
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Celebrate all things feline at Harper cat showFeb 13, 2013 12:05 pm - To clear up a common misconception, if you are a cat owner, don’t bring your feline friend to a Cat Fanciers’ Association show. The only cats brought to shows are ones w...
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Baby showers set for Alexian children’s hospital in Hoffman EstatesFeb 06, 2013 10:12 am - Members of the Alexian Brothers Foundation’s Women’s Board made an announcement recently on their Web page: they’re expecting. That’s right. After more than five years ...
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Cupcakes, Cookies & Coffee for CollegeFeb 05, 2013 4:00 am - Join us for an incredible event called Cupcakes, Cookies and Coffee for College — an event to raise money for Harper College Education Foundation scholarships, benefitin...
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Wound veterans benefit:Feb 03, 2013 3:57 pm - Raising Up Our Heroes is hosting “A Little Sweetheart Valentine’s Day Dance and Silent Auction” to support wounded veterans on Sunday, Feb. 10. The event is 1 to 4 p.m. ...
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Palatine-based shelter seeing largest homeless clientele in 10 yearsFeb 01, 2013 12:57 pm - A Palatine-based program for the homeless has seen its largest number of clients in 10 years during the first weeks of January, the group’s chief executive said Friday. ...
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Suburban families say Russian adoption ban adds to complicated processDec 29, 2012 7:00 am - Suburban parents react to Russia’s decision
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Harper employees organize pet food, children’s book drivesDec 07, 2012 6:58 am - Instead of echoing the more common call for canned goods, some Harper College employees have organized two holiday fundraising drives benefiting furry four-legged reside...
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SWANCC shows off trashy fashionsDec 06, 2012 1:44 pm - The annual Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County “Trashy Fashion Show” provided lively entertainment for a crowd of 400, showcasing 39 outfits from 50 designers. Ni...
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Oakton’s Empty Bowls fundraiser SaturdayNov 29, 2012 3:57 pm - Oakton Community College will hold its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 1, benefiting area food pantries and soup kitchens. The event is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m....