Lake County Lifestyle
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Good News Sunday: Grayslake native uses acrobatic skills to leap to 'Frogger' gloryDec 05, 2021 6:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Not many careers prepare you for surfing...
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Constable: Barrington teen in rare air going for World Cup of Indoor SkydivingDec 04, 2021 12:00 am - Buffeted by hurricane-strength wind, 15-year-old Gigi Keuer of Barrington is flung from one side of the chamber to another, her petite frame spinning, flipping end over ...
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Who needs a sleigh? Area bike groups to take part in Holiday Toy Ride on Dec. 10Dec 03, 2021 5:00 am - Hibernate for three months? No way, say some cyclists. Despite the wintry cold, these weather-defiant riders cycle year-round. Hard core or a tad crazy? I'm planning to ...
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Fox Lake-Round Lake Rotary Club to host children's holiday partyDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - While some children hope to unwrap a new toy for Christmas, others find solace and even joy in receiving a coat to keep them warm. Some Lake County children whose famili...
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'Donating makes me feel good': Fifth-grader collects more than 100 bags of food and toys for pantryDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - A 10-year-old Libertyville boy assumed the role of Santa on Thursday, delivering more than 100 bags of food and toys he collected for those in need. Roark Nietzel's and ...
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Kris Kringle artist market this weekend in WaukeganDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - A Kris Kringle artist market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, at CAP Banquet Hall, 206 N. Genesee St., in downtown Waukegan. Offerings...
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Bring a donation to Toy-ful Celebration! concert Dec. 18Dec 02, 2021 10:00 pm - Bring your family to the 28th annual Toy-ful Celebration! concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm, Glenview. Join the Toy Choir, wit...
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Grayslake woman strives to donate more ornaments despite continued pandemicDec 02, 2021 4:30 am - For Elizabeth "Lyzzi" Elliott, the founder of the nonprofit HOPE Ornaments, the holiday season usually begins in September, when the first batch of donated ornaments arr...
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'An affirmation': Northbrook orchestra receives anonymous $1 million giftDec 02, 2021 12:00 am - The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra has received an anonymous donation of $1 million, it announced Thursday. The gift to the rare professional municipal orchestra will est...
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All decked out: Restaurants, bars spread holiday spirit with seasonal pop-upsDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Watching holiday movies in December is a classic tradition, but this month you can actually step inside one. Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights is hosting a pop-up based on ...