Cook County Lifestyle
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‘Salesman of hope’: How former car salesman became director of Batavia workshop for disabledAug 08, 2025 5:52 am - The Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia will soon mark its 60th anniversary giving people with cognitive disabilities a job and a purpose, but it needs more space to teach life skills.
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6 suburban water parks to visit before kids go back to schoolAug 07, 2025 7:38 am - August is here, and we’re officially in the waning days of summer. If the community pool routine is getting stale, take the kids to one of these six suburban water parks for some fun in the sun.
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‘Tastes like childhood’: Craft business revives memorable GlenRock Pop brandAug 06, 2025 4:56 pm - The happy memories and feel-good vibes of GlenRock Pop are being revived in Lake County. “It’s been 45 years since I had this, and it still tastes like yesterday,” says Rob Gartley.
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Hoffman Estates native leads this year’s Special Olympics Ducky DerbyAug 06, 2025 1:26 pm - Long-time Special Olympics athlete and Hoffman Estates native Zach Coppel will lead this year’s Special Olympics Chicago Ducky Derby on Thursday.
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Buffalo Grove recognizes resident volunteer effortsAug 06, 2025 12:03 pm - Buffalo Grove recognized three residents this week through its Caring Community Program, which celebrates individuals who embody the community's values through exceptional service and dedication.
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Learn more about the Catholic faith with St. Catherine of SienaAug 05, 2025 9:24 pm - A program, The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly named The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at S...
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 10-16Aug 05, 2025 6:01 pm - Upcoming events like garden tours, plant swaps, talks on trees, flowers, and more. Also info on native plant sales, museum exhibits, and open gardens.
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Jim Slusher to speak on ‘News Media, Truth and Trust’ at Gail Borden LibraryAug 05, 2025 12:53 pm - Jim Slusher, the Daily Herald’s managing editor for opinion, will present “News Media, Truth and Trust” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Local beekeeper holding presentation Wednesday at Bartlett libraryAug 05, 2025 10:34 am - Bartlett Public Library is hosting local beekeeper Konni Vukelic for an interactive presentation on bees at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Hanover Township senior art show runs through Aug. 28Aug 05, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township older adults will display works of art at the township’s 19th annual art show, “HT Creates,” which opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 28.