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Holiday gifts needn't be expensive
By Annettee Budzban
Dec 12, 2013 3:26 PM - Christmas is right around the corner. Do you find your budget getting slimmer and slimmer -- you might say it's as slender as a shoestring? Gift-giving doesn't have to be expensive, says columnist Annettee Budzban.
Untangling the myths about head lice
By Christina Ianzito
Dec 12, 2013 12:46 PM - Head lice: The idea alone is enough to make your scalp itch. Each year, there are 6 million to 12 million lice cases in U.S. children ages 3 to 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a year-round scourge, though the number of cases seems to peak when kids go back to school in the fall and again in January, possibly due to familial mingling during the holidays.
To be happier in the kitchen, cook better by cooking smarter
By Bonnie S. Benwick
Dec 11, 2013 11:25 PM - Experts share ideas and strategies for being a smarter cook, and therefore a better, happier cook.
Cubs' Renteria talks shop to the media

Dec 11, 2013 1:34 PM - New Cubs manager Rick Renteria had his national coming-out party Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. Renteria addressed many topics, including shortstop Starlin Castro,the closer's situation and what kind of camp he will run when spring training opens in two months.
Sox acquire Eaton in three-way deal
By Scot Gregor
Dec 11, 2013 1:31 PM - The White Sox have been looking for a gritty hitter to fill the leadoff spot, a hitter capable of taking pitches, putting the ball in play and keeping the strikeouts to a minimum. They believe they've found their guy in Adam Eaton. In a three team deal, the White Sox sent left-handed pitcher Hector Santiago to the Angels and the Angels sent power-hitting outfielder Mark Trumbo to Arizona.
Homeowners to pay $21 more with ECC tax levy
By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Dec 11, 2013 12:44 PM - Elgin Community College will levy roughly $55.5 million in property taxes to fund operations next year, officials said Tuesday. That's a roughly 1 percent increase from last year's tax request. The owner of a home valued at $250,000 would pay an additional $21 yearly, said Sharon Konny, vice president of finance.
Gurnee's Bittersweet Golf Club finances on upswing
By Bob Susnjara
Dec 11, 2013 11:34 AM - Finances are on the upswing at Bittersweet Golf Club in Gurnee, according to a recent presentation given to the village board. Mayor Kristina Kovarik said she was "tickled pink" after hearing the long-struggling course did not lose money.
Arlington Hts. OKs liquor sales at drugstores, convenience stores
By Melissa Silverberg
Dec 11, 2013 9:34 AM - Convenience and drugstores in Arlington Heights will be allowed to apply for licenses to sell liquor for the first time in more than 30 years under a policy change village officials approved Monday. "What this is doing is eliminating the struggle we have when there is a wine store that wants to sell fine cheese or a convenience store that wants to sell liquor," said Trustee Joe Farwell.
Daily Herald critic talks lighting in Schaumburg
Daily Herald report
Dec 11, 2013 6:30 AM - Daily Herald subscribers met film critic Dann Gire and saw his program "Enlighten Me!", all about movie lighting, Tuesday night at Littman Bros. Lighting in Schaumburg. Gire talked about the ways lighting techniques tell a story, and used film clips to demonstrate.
Bears' big win over Cowboys a team effort
By Bob LeGere
Dec 11, 2013 6:05 AM - The final score may have looked like a blowout, but there were some critical moments in the Bears' 45-28 Monday night victory that turned the tide in their favor and stoked their smoldering playoff hopes. "I thought the big change in the game came when our defense made a stop late in the second quarter," coach Marc Trestman said, "and then we were able to get Alshon (Jeffrey) the ball late in the half to score."

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