The Nov 12 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest. The entrance and parking area are located off of Waukegan Road (Route 43), between Route 60 and Route 176.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Walk with a Naturalist at Middlefork Savanna on November 12 - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com
The Nov 12 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest. The entrance and parking area are located off of Waukegan Road (Route 43), between Route 60 and Route 176.
Walgreens offering discounts to veterans & active duty military on Veterans Day
Walgreens will be offering discounts to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, November 11, in all stores nationwide.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday is an “orange” air quality day in Chicago
But what exactly does this mean? How might you change your day to take account of the warning?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Medication preparedness for weather (and other) emergencies
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Deerfield-base Walgreen’s offers these tips for Irene, which are also appropriate for the weather emergencies we potentially have here in the Midwest (e.g., tornados, blizzards, flooding):
Monday, July 11, 2011
Safety tips during a power outage for your food and water
m.a.c. Pilates for Kids in Lincoln Park
The m.a.c. Pilates for Kids workshop is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10 and incorporates Pilates, games and improvisational exercise to build strength, confidence, and awareness.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Yoga for Fertility in Oak Park this Sunday
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Garden Chef Series for July 9 & 10: Sixteen and Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop
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The featured chefs for this weekend are:
- July 9: Sarah Kosikowski, from Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
- July 10: Terry & Dirk Fucik, from Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop on North Clybourn in Chicago
Friday, July 1, 2011
Staying healthy this Fourth of July holiday
Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet
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- July 2: Meg Colleran Sahs, from Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago
- July 3: Anthony Schmidt, from Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago
Garden Chef Series for July 2 & 3: Terzo Piano and Pierrot Gourmet - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com
Free 4th fitness classes at Right Fit in Willowbrook
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Extreme heat terminology: understanding Chicago’s upcoming weather
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Prepare and protect for Friday’s Heat Advisory in Chicago
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Chicagoland for Friday afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected close to 100 degrees, with heat indexes in the 105 to 110-degree range. That’s a dangerous combination.
Here are some things you can do today to prepare for the extreme heat, and tips for handling the heat tomorrow, from FEMA and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:
Prepare and protect for Friday’s Heat Advisory in Chicago - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com
Here are some things you can do today to prepare for the extreme heat, and tips for handling the heat tomorrow, from FEMA and recommended by the Lake County Health Department:
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Leave the booms to the pros this 4th of July, but if not, be safe
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Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Garden Chef Series for June 25 & 26: Tapas Gitana & Glen Prairie
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- Andy Novak from Tapas Gitana, in Northfield and Chicago
- Danny Ovanin from Glen Prairie, in Glen Ellyn
Walk with a Naturalist in Grant Woods on June 25
The June 25 Walk with a Naturalist will be held from 9:00-10:00am at Grant Woods, near Fox Lake.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls some Italian Blend Salads - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Turn the lowly sweet potato into a tasty sweet potato pound cake.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Yoga at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Garden Chef Series for June 18-19: Sixteen & Bank Lane Bistro
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- Saturday - Frank Brunacci, from Sixteen at the Trump Tower, in downtown Chicago
- Sunday - Brandon Paige, from Bank Lane Bistro, in Lake Forest
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Prepare for the Trek and Danskin triathlons with swim course swims
June is for Peaches! Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote
Check out your local farmers marker for the best selection, and enjoy this recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Compote.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday Wellness marinades and sauces
These are some of the favorite summer marinades and sauces from Chef Jody Emer. They contain no salt, but still taste great. Use on steak, fish, meat and pork; even try them on grilled vegetables.
Wednesday Wellness marinades and sauces - Chicago wellness | Examiner.com
Thursday, June 2, 2011
For National Running Day, support new races
It takes a huge amount of work to set up a new race, and most of the work is done by volunteers. The second and subsequent years of a race a lot of the groundwork is already done, but that first year….
Here are two inaugural races in race county to consider. I’m personally acquainted with some of those working on creating these races, and I have seen the work they’re doing. Let’s make the races a success!
Garden Chef Series for June 4-5: City Provisions and A New Dawn cooking school
The featured chefs for this weekend are:
- Saturday, June 4 – Cleetus Friedman, from City Provisions in Chicago
- Sunday, June 5 – Dawn Dlugosz, from A NEW DAWN cooking school & personal chef service, serving Chicago and the suburbs
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