Cook County Lifestyle
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 26-Feb. 2Jan 22, 2025 12:14 am - Diverse ecosystems, seedling sale, accessible gardening and more.
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A ray of hope for St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine?Jan 21, 2025 5:39 pm - The pastor of St. Thomas of Villanova parish gave hope to supporters of the parish school. He offered to approach the archdiocese about the possibility of keeping the school open if enough funds could be raised.
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Glenbard Parent Series welcomes New York Times reporter to discuss future of workJan 20, 2025 7:32 pm - On Feb. 4, the GPS Parent Series will host a virtual event with New York Times reporter Emma Goldberg to provide career advice and work-based learning opportunities for students.
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Former Arlington Heights pastor accused of earlier sexual abuse of a minorJan 20, 2025 2:26 pm - The Rev. Matt Foley, former pastor of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights and whose name was borrowed for a recurring “Saturday Night Live” character in the 1990s, is being investigated for sexual abuse against a minor approximately 30 years ago.
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Hoffman Estates buying back yard waste stickersJan 20, 2025 1:45 pm - With Hoffman Estates eliminating yard waste stickers starting April 1, a sticker buy-back program is running at village hall.
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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The best of biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good newsJan 19, 2025 11:57 pm - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak takes a look back at some of the best news in biking in 2024.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 17, 2025 4:35 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Grief & healing: Cooking lessons teach how to keep life simpleJan 16, 2025 3:32 pm - My husband, Baheej, enjoyed good meals, and was a very good cook. He made delicious but very uncomplicated dishes. I learned a lot about cooking from him. And every time I make one his favorites, I silently thank him and remember sharing it with him.
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‘A loss for our neighborhood’: St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine is closingJan 16, 2025 10:50 am - St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine announced this week its school will close by the end of this school year.