Lake County Lifestyle
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Wright apprentice designed Riverwoods homeAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - Nestled deep in the woods, just outside the boundaries of the Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve in North suburban Riverwoods, is a home like no other. Blending with its envi...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Heat, cold spark battery debateAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Can you settle an argument about battery longevity? I say that heat is the true killer of batteries. Summers of 200-degree under-hood temperatures eventually wea...
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Men’s club tends Mitzvah Day gardenAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - If you think backyard gardening is a woman’s pursuit, think again. At the Congregation Or Shalom in Vernon Hills, it is members of the Men’s Club who have organized a ga...
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Special needs kids learn through gymnastics therapyAug 13, 2011 12:00 am - Instead of your average physical and occupational therapy, A Big Blast not-for-profit organization offers special needs kids what is more of a fun and engaging gymnastic...
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Venues make birthday parties easy and funAug 12, 2011 11:00 am - Looking for an idea for your child's next birthday party? Whether they love food, dressing up, art or exercise, there are plenty of great options in the area that will t...
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Make your way through maze of graphing calculatorsAug 11, 2011 1:00 am - You’re on the market for a calculator, but knowing which one you or your child needs for school can be just as perplexing as any high school math formula. With plenty of...
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Tweens look for easy-to-switch style changesAug 10, 2011 1:00 am - Who doesn't love a change, especially when it means looking at old spaces in a new way? Kids who are older than tots but not quite teens particularly like this idea. No ...
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Mt. Prospect teen a finalist in Tricoci modeling competitionAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - After auditioning at an open casting call in July and a runway competition at the Chicago Cultural Center this past Tuesday, a Mount Prospect resident has been chosen as...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: TiresAug 07, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Maybe you can share your thoughts on this problem. I have a 2004 Lincoln LS with 65,000 miles. When I had 15,000 on it, I started hearing a thumping. The dealer a...
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Active adults having a blast while staying healthyAug 06, 2011 1:00 am - Today's over-50 crowd has learned an important lesson from their doctors, media reports and health gurus, as well as from watching their parents' decline: Stay active if...