Cook County Lifestyle
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Free health screenings, sports physicals available during wellness event Sunday in ElginSep 22, 2024 8:49 am - Advocate Sherman Hospital and the Vituity Cares Foundation will host their Fall Family Fun & Wellness community event at Elgin Community College from noon until 4 p.m. Su...
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No matter how you spell it, pawpaws are the largest edible fruit native to the U.S.Sep 22, 2024 4:00 am - Pawpaw trees produce the largest edible fruit native to the United States. When ripe in late August to early September, the greenish yellow fruit can be six inches in length, with a tasty yellow pulp encasing several dark brown seeds.
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Grief & healing: Reinventing holidays as times changeSep 21, 2024 7:45 am - The holidays with family are ever-changing, so as you prepare for your next big gathering, take a bit of time to prepare for your family’s changing lifestyles.
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Carve the perfect pumpkin at Rolling Meadows Park DistrictSep 20, 2024 1:31 pm - Make the “cut” at Rolling Meadows Park District’s Family Pumpkin Carving.
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Elmhurst’s Bethel UCC to host ReDeck the Halls and moreSep 19, 2024 9:46 pm - Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst will host “ReDeck the Halls & More,” its annual holiday decor sale, on Oct. 11-12.
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Elgin church to host classical and sacred duets for piano and organ Sept. 21Sep 18, 2024 12:59 pm - First Congregational Church of Elgin is hosting a concert with the Neufeld Brothers Duo on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Literary connections: A focus on books at this year’s Bluff City Cemetery WalkSep 18, 2024 10:01 am - The 37th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk on Sept. 21-22 is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gail Borden Public Library. The Elginites selected have an association to either literacy, books, or Gail Borden. Each portrayal will include suggestions on what that Elginite’s favorite book might have been.
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Beekeeping discussion delayed in Des PlainesSep 18, 2024 9:49 am - Would-be amateur beekeepers in Des Plaines will have to wait a little longer to learn if they’ll be allowed to keep apiaries at their homes.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 22-28Sep 17, 2024 11:50 pm - Flower shows, house walks, garden talks and more.
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Horse relocated from Palatine Stables dies in new homeSep 17, 2024 6:44 pm - A horse formerly housed at Palatine Stables died Monday at the suburban equine sanctuary where it had recently been relocated.