Cook County Lifestyle
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Kids score with park district inclusion servicesAug 08, 2012 7:36 am - There is something familiar, no matter what your age, about this time of year. It’s the smell of new crayons, seeing shiny new backpacks in stores, and the promise of al...
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Listen up at Taste of ChicagoJul 10, 2012 6:00 am - Whether you like pop, rock, R&B or alternative, the taste buds for your ears are in for a treat at this year's Taste of Chicago. The fest starts Wednesday, July 11, and...
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Drop off Giving Garden donations at area food pantriesJun 20, 2012 1:00 am - Each summer, the Daily Herald sponsors the Giving Garden program where suburban gardeners can donate extra fresh fruits and vegetables to more than 50 local food pantrie...
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Exhibit showcases works by pop art master Roy LichtensteinMay 20, 2012 6:00 am - Retrospective showcases work of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein
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Community colleges offer array of classes for young studentsMay 18, 2012 6:00 am - It doesn't take long after summer vacation begins for students to start the annual summer phrase - "I'm bored." In an effort to combat boredom, parents are in the proce...
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Elgin native makes top 10 in sexiest vegetarian contestMay 11, 2012 11:30 am - After an evening of watching animal abuse videos in her college apartment and looking at pictures of animal testing, Jillian Thomas was shaken — and feeling guilty ...
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Hundreds enjoy taste of Chefs' Fest 2012 in SchaumburgApr 24, 2012 2:00 pm - Pulled pork sliders with red cabbage-apple slaw, spicy potato croquettes rolled in crushed Doritos and drizzled with vibrant margarita cream and beef tenderloin crostini...
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What parents need to know about kids and concussionsApr 19, 2012 11:00 pm - Maribel Piccinini, the mother of 16-year-old Conant High School football player Troy Piccinini, knows well the risks associated with pediatric concussion. She's navigate...
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Des Plaines seeks grant to help suitmaker add jobsApr 19, 2012 3:00 pm - Presidential suitmaker Hart Schaffner & Marx proposes to add roughly 100 jobs at its Des Plaines factory and expand its operations with help from city officials, who are...
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Beer and DisneyApr 17, 2012 11:00 pm - Sean Stangland is checking out Porter's Pub in Elgin, which is revealing a new menu featuring more than 40 domestic and imported beers. Richard Battin is interested in s...