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Area shoppers swarm Target; snatch up Jason Wu fashions`

Local shoppers hit Highland Park Target store early for latest their designer collaboration. More than 30 fashionistas descended on the Jason Wu collection, clearing the racks shortly after the store opened at 8 a.m.

Chocolate for your wardrobe

Chocolate has powers. It’s been a magical food flavor for millennia. It’s been a holy substance for religious rites, as well as payment for taxes and goods. In modern times, the sweet delight most often serves as an offering to attract the attention — or …

Teacher brings Yiddish music, stories into kids’ lives

They were playful songs she used to sing to her children in the car or at home, anywhere where she could put a smile on their faces. And anywhere where she could continue to teach them Yiddish. Dr. Khane-Faygl Turtletaub of Skokie always sang her …

Shadow dancing

It’s party time in Punxsutawney. On Feb. 2, Phil, the world’s most beloved groundhog, will let us know the prognosis for spring. If he sees his shadow when he ventures out of his hibernation burrow for the day, it’s cold and snow for six more …

Sendak world comes alive at library

It’s hard for families to get past the east side lobby of the Skokie Public Library these days. That’s where they’re greeted by the world of renowned illustrator Maurice Sendak. The national traveling exhibition, “The Worlds of Maurice Sendak,” will remain there through Feb. 26. …

Still time to register for Stacking event Feb. 25

Registration is now open for the World Sport Stacking Association 2012 Great Lakes Regional Championship Saturday. Feb. 25, at the Peoria Civic Center.

Stackers of any age and ability are welcome to participate. Anyone who lives in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin is …

Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar - Jan 26

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; …

Art Institute of Chicago plans to increase docents

For the first time in three years, the Art Institute of Chicago is looking to add to its volunteer docent corps, part of a plan to increase the number of school groups visiting the museum.

Rice goes glam as risotto

Rice is the staple food for more than half of the human population. That’s according to the International Rice Research Institute. And chefs help us consume our share of that rice when they turn the humble staple into the gourmet delight known as risotto. “Risotto …

Next up for our book club is Skloot’s ‘Immortal Life’

The next book live chat for the Pioneer Page Turners online book club will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and will feature The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Henrietta Lacks, an African-American tobacco farmer in the south, played a vital …

Here be dragons

Flashy costumes parading through brilliant streets of Chinatown. Dancing lions and that colorful, undulating dragon. Endless food. Chinese New Year is anything but a drag. So ushering in Chinese year 4710 during the third week of January certainly won’t be. From crimson-hued cocktails to dumplings …

Better Business Bureau’s top 10 scams of 2011

Topping the list of scam activities are work-at-home schemes that account for more than 45 percent of scam inquiries to the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and the Northern Illinois region. This scam is especially tempting for those out of work or needing additional income. …

Chicagoland Jewish High School Raises $500,000

More than 780 people came together on November 19 at CJHS’ commemorative gala, Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence, to recognize the school’s accomplishments over the last decade. The evening took place on the school’s grounds in a 13,000 square foot tent to accommodate the vast …

Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar for Jan 12

Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; …