Kane County Lifestyle
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Author, editor Betts in LincolnshireMay 30, 2011 12:00 am - Fashion editor and author Kate Betts will appear at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, in Lincolnshire, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, to speak and si...
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Boy Scouts to recognize volunteers for distinguished serviceMay 26, 2011 11:00 pm - The Three Fires Council is proud to honor the recipients of the 2010 Silver Beaver Awards. The Boy Scouts of America through the National Court of Honor confers the Silv...
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Relay For Life of Hoffman Estates set for June 17May 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Relay For Life is no ordinary event; it is a unique, personal experience, where the community joins with the American Cancer Society to help crea...
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Annual Sushi & Self Defense Workshop on June 4thMay 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Kim's Black Belt Academy and Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin will host its annual Sushi and Self Defense workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday June 4 at 792 S. McLean Blvd. ...
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Suburban 'Biggest Loser' contestants staying healthyMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - When NBC airs the season finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples” Tuesday, May 24, Bartlett resident Maria Ventrella, a contestant on last year's show, might not be watchi...
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Holy Family students turn 21st century trash into treasureMay 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Ever pay for a latte with a gift card, and then have the card handed back to you with a remaining balance of a whopping thirty-three cents? Or, how about the well-meani...
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Maintenance is critical for cars — and peopleMay 21, 2011 12:00 am - I once worked with this guy who didn’t take care of his cars. He wouldn’t add oil or coolant until the dashboard warning light had been on for a few weeks. Bald tires s...
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Oprah's Gone...Now What Do I Do?May 19, 2011 11:00 pm - It's been said more times than not that Oprah Winfrey, for a quarter century, has captured the “Bon-Bon eating, couch-sitting, TV watching, Haus-Frau” audience. Or, at ...
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Putting 'Idol' behind him, Cowell asks, 'Who's Haley Reinhart?'May 19, 2011 12:00 am - Simon Cowell, the caustic former judge on “American Idol,” looked confused when asked Thursday about Wheeling resident Haley Reinhart, who's making a run at the “Idol” c...
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Racing and food a winning combination for Chefs' FestMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Jennifer Chamberlain of Palatine scored something of a daily double at Arlington Park on Wednesday. She won $60 on the 10th race — and she persuaded a group of friends t...