Lifestyle Stories from February 1, 2016 (Change date)
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'Grease' fights through rain, tragedy to reach 12.2 millionFeb 01, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Fox's live production of "Grease" fought rain, wind and personal tragedy to emerge a winner, with its audience of 12.2 million people eclipsing viewership for...
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A monetary 'magician' of dirty tricks in ABC drama 'Madoff'Feb 01, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Don't look to Richard Dreyfuss to defend Bernie Madoff. Dreyfuss, who plays this rapacious investment guru in ABC's miniseries "Madoff" (airing at 7 p.m. Wedn...
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Trans Am will 'always be a blast to drive'Feb 01, 2016 5:00 am - “Whoa! Check out that teacher's car!” High school senior Ken Brown shifted his books and turned to see what his friend had spotted in their school parking lot. His eyes...
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Where you can snowshoe in Chicago suburbsFeb 01, 2016 5:00 am - Here is a sampling of some upcoming snowshoe activities at forest preserves in the Chicago suburbs. Wonders of Winter10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Mayslake,...
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Study supports practicing yoga in late pregnancyFeb 01, 2016 5:00 am - Yoga is widely recommended as a good exercise for pregnant women: It keeps the body limber, tones muscles and can relieve stress. But it comes with caveats, warnings th...
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Snowshoeing: A great activity for the whole familyFeb 01, 2016 5:00 am - If you can walk, you can snowshoe. But it's not a walk in the park. "Snowshoeing is the best bang-for-your-buck, fat-burning workout in winter," says Dr. Ray Browning of...
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Game review: Clever, infuriating puzzles lead 'The Witness'Feb 01, 2016 5:00 am - Independent video game designers have hit upon a fascinating way to create buzz: Don't give players all the answers. That opens up a game beyond the game, with players f...
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Bold, black kitchens serve up styleFeb 01, 2016 4:58 am - The kitchen's often a room to experiment - with decor, as well as food and drink. Over the years we've seen yellow, turquoise, avocado green, greige and white take their...
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Volunteer to help the environmentFeb 01, 2016 12:00 am - Conserve Lake County will host ecological work days from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 13, at Oak Openings, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Casey Farm,...
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Palatine Rotary hosting casino night fundraiser Feb. 5Feb 01, 2016 12:00 am - The Rotary Club of Palatine is holding a casino night Friday, Feb. 5, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road in Palatine, to raise funds for Rotary and Rotary...