Cook County Submitted Content
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Tips for safe use of space heaters, fireplacesJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - The Countryside Fire Protection District cautions residents regarding the potential hazards of space heaters and fireplaces. These two heat sources keep us warm in winte...
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Des Plaines offers holiday light recyclingJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Public Works & Engineering Department and the Des Plaines Deep Green Committee are partnering to co-host a free holiday light recycling event throughout ...
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United Way CEO steps downJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - Laura Thrall, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, stepped down Dec. 31 and the chief operating officer, Wendy DuBoe, will act as interim CEO as the ...
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New law covers certain foods produced in home kitchens, sold at farmer marketsJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - DUPAGE COUNTY—A new Illinois law took effect on Jan. 1, 2012, that allows producers of food prepared in their homes to sell specific items at farmers' markets with no pe...
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Chiropractic Tips for Avoiding Winter Weight GainJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - The New Year is upon us and for some, new resolutions are made to lose those holiday pounds and to get in shape. During the winter months, however, many people have a pr...
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FREE Emergency Preparedness Training Classes begin January 17Jan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - This free 20+ hour evening course, provided free by the village of Palatine, will teach you how to prepare for any emergency, and protect yourself and your family should...
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Health dept. offers winter weather tipsJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - Winter is a great time of year for outdoor sports or sipping hot chocolate in front of a warm fire. But, winter can also be a time of illness and injury if people fail t...
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Spice up Sunday with Sueños Latin-Jazz at Gail BordenJan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin offers free Sunday Afternoon Concert to warm up the winter this Sunday, Jan. 8. Sueños Latin-Jazz performs improvisational music base...
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Kick off Gail Borden's new 'Pack Your Bags' area Jan. 9Jan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - You're sure to make a smooth landing at the kickoff for Gail Borden Library's new travel area called "Pack Your Bags" from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9. No reservation...
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Welcome Gail Borden's new Rakow branch manager Jan. 10Jan 02, 2012 10:00 pm - Join Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin to welcome the new Rakow branch manager, Christie Chandler-Stahl, and enjoy some refreshments from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. ...