Cook County Lifestyle
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dogMay 04, 2025 4:39 pm - Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.
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416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin borderMay 04, 2025 4:37 pm - Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.
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And they’re off … Chihuahua races bring familiar thrill back to Arlington HeightsMay 04, 2025 1:53 pm - It’s been 3⅟₂ years since thoroughbred horses last stormed down the stretch at Arlington Park, but that doesn’t mean the thrill of racing is gone from Arlington Heights.
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Learn the benefits of pollinators and how to attract them to your yardMay 02, 2025 3:46 pm - Pollinators in the forest preserves is the topic of Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter meeting at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road or online.
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‘I know I have hope’: Community rallies behind U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidneyMay 02, 2025 7:59 am - To her students at Timber Trails Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Katie Pappas is more than a health teacher.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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Hanover Township’s 10th annual 5K steps off May 3May 02, 2025 7:19 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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A century of family, friends, faith: Elgin woman reflects on 100th birthdayMay 01, 2025 9:40 am - Jan Breitmayer of Elgin recently turned 100 years old. It’s a milestone she says doesn’t deserve any special recognition. “A lot of people get to 100 these days,” she said.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Cook CountyApr 30, 2025 7:18 pm - Public health officials announced the first two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County this year.