Lake County Lifestyle
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First place, Poetry - 'Luncheon in South Garden of the Art Institute of Chicago'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - I lunch among strangers gathered to the sound of splashing, collapsing water spears not quite drowning the sirens, motors on Michigan Avenue. Prone upon the pool edge, ...
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Third place, Poetry - 'The Oracle'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - When my belly was stretched and rounded with you at nearly full-term, a tanned and bearded Greek man with sparkling white teeth would approach, kneel down and press in....
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First place, Visual Art - 'The Husk'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Judge's comment: This haunting figure evokes strong emotions while raising questions about the fragility of our bodies and alluding to a dystopian narrative. The artist ...
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Honorable mention, Prose — 'Masquerade'Apr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - “Higher! Push me higher!” Elissa's shrill eight-year-old voice cut through the damp morning air. She shrieked as she flew back and forth on a wooden swing. Behind her, h...
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CASA of McHenry County participates in National Child Abuse Prevention MonthApr 07, 2022 11:00 pm - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year, over 600,000 children in the United States experience abuse or neglect, ushering many of them into the foster ...
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Rep. Schneider accepting submissions for congressional art contestApr 07, 2022 6:00 am - Members of Congress across Illinois and the nation are holding annual art competitions this spring - and U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park is no exception. Schne...
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Neighbors in the News: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corp names new presidentApr 07, 2022 6:00 am - • Peter J. Li was named president of Schaumburg-based Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation. Li is the third president of the corporation, which is a leader in matchplate...
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Deerfield duo who 'teach kids how to be human' up for 2022 Golden Apple AwardsApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - “This I Believe” is the theme of the Deerfield High School Dance Company's show running April 7-9 in the school auditorium. Yet neither Dance Company sponsor Nikki Lazza...
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Center For Enriched Living (CEL) Chefs' Night is Back In Person: Supporting programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesApr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - After two years of being virtual, CEL is excited to present their signature Chefs' Night event in person on Monday, May 2 at the Marriott Lincolnshire at 5:30 p.m. Now i...
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Spring Ahead with Lawn and Garden CleanupApr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Spring cleaning is not just an indoor house project. Getting your outdoor space ready for the growing season is an annual task that is best started in early spring. The...