Cook County Lifestyle
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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.
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Schaumburg Halloween Carnival returning to Wintrust Field for third yearSep 17, 2024 2:24 pm - Back by popular demand, the third annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival will return to the parking lot of Wintrust Field for two successive weekends in October and again transform the baseball stadium itself into the “House of Creeps” haunted house.
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Pickleball boom continues with three new Picklr openingsSep 17, 2024 11:30 am - Pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America. New franchises of The Picklr indoor clubs in Mount Prospect, Mundelein and Villa Park are aiming to help meet that surging demand.
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Harper College seeks volunteers for free ultrasoundsSep 17, 2024 9:54 am - The Harper College Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students who are getting ready to work in a hospital setting.
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‘There’s a lot of benefit to it’: How suburban schools are using AI in the classroomSep 16, 2024 5:19 pm - AI programs are here to stay. Here’s how some suburban districts are using it in the classroom.
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Glenview Park District names division director of recreation and museum servicesSep 16, 2024 9:57 am - Steve Neill has joined the Glenview Park District as its new division director of recreation and museum services.
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‘A vibrant hub’: $4.2 million Korean performing arts center opens in WheelingSep 14, 2024 8:15 pm - Dignitaries cut the ribbon Saturday at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago’s $4.2 million BISCO Hall Performing Arts Center.
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Grief & healing: Why do women ‘do lunch’Sep 14, 2024 10:30 am - In the last two restaurants I’ve been in, there have been tables of women having lunch together. Actually you can see this in any restaurant, any day. All were talking and laughing, clearly enjoying themselves.
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Geneva HS grad publishes debut novel described as a ‘queer rom-com’Sep 13, 2024 3:30 am - Becca Grischow, a 2013 graduate of Geneva High School, launches her writing career with “I’ll Get Back to You,” a novel she describes as a “queer rom-com.”
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Fall flavor: Apple Fest returns to Long Grove Sept. 20-22Sep 11, 2024 1:53 pm - Long Grove Apple Fest, the suburbs’ annual tribute to apple season, returns Sept. 20 - 22 with apple-centric treats, carnival rides, music, games and more.