Lifestyle
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Festivals Aug. 25-31: Irish Fest, Bands in the Sand, Zoo Brew, Geneva Concours d'Elegance and moreAug 22, 2023 7:00 am - Friday, Aug. 25 Great American Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 25-27, at the McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. ...
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Book review: Small-town politics and big family drama drive crime thriller 'Where the Dead Sleep'
Aug 22, 2023 6:00 am - "Where the Dead Sleep" by Joshua Moehling (Poisoned Pen Press) "Where the Dead Sleep" begins pleasantly enough: Detective Ben Packard is back, becoming m...
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Oakton College art professors to exhibit at the Korean Cultural Center of ChicagoAug 22, 2023 6:00 am - Oakton College art professors to exhibit at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
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Tours, walks in Lake County Forest Preserves part of statewide celebration of natural areasAug 22, 2023 6:00 am - Tours, walks in Lake County Forest Preserves part of statewide celebration of natural areas
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Crack that whip: Midwest Whip Association to hold demo, offer expert tips
Aug 22, 2023 1:00 am - At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, one of John Cantin's martial arts instructors showed up with a bullwhip and asked if anyone wanted to learn how to make it cra...
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Come out and shop at 'A Walk in the Park' art fairAug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Art Guild's 52nd annual "A Walk in the Park" fine art fair is just that - a place to spend your Sunday strolling under the shade trees while enjoyi...
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Project CURE to unveil sculpture, inspired by 13-year-old artist, for Ukrainian Independence Day Aug. 24Aug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - In celebration of Ukraine Independence Day, Project C.U.R.E. will partner with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago to unveil a Ukraine-inspired sculpture by 13-y...
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Crystal Lake child featured in annual National Down Syndrome Society video to be shown in Times Square Sept. 8Aug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Nora Wright of Crystal Lake will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society Times Square video pr...
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Eighth annual Bike for Kids to benefit Easterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyAug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Hop on your bike to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley at the annual Bike for the Kids event on Sunday, Aug. 27. This biking fundraiser supports the nonprofit's mis...
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'The right thing to do': Local restaurants host fundraisers for survivors of Maui wildfiresAug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Although more than 4,000 miles away, the suffering in Maui following tragic wildfires there hit home for Ricky Sakoda. His parents have a home in Kahului about 35 minute...