Lifestyle Stories from December 16, 2017 (Change date)
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Learn about the history of the Chicago Auto ShowDec 16, 2017 7:00 am - The Glen Ellyn History Center will present a program on the history of the Chicago Auto Show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Mitch Frumkin, Chicago Auto Show historian a...
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Artificial sweeteners may be an occasional part of our dietDec 19, 2017 9:41 am - Q: What are the possible health risks from artificial sweeteners? What are they, and how do we know if they're safe? A: It's been well over a century since a scientist a...
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Weekend picks: 98 Degrees heats up Waukegan's GeneseeDec 18, 2017 5:18 am - 98° in December Boy bands were royalty at the turn of the century, and one of the top groups holding court was 98°. Catch Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin J...
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'The Last Jedi's' fierce women characters perfectly reflect the zeitgeist in 2017Dec 20, 2017 5:21 am - The year that began with one Resistance is being capped by another. Eleven months after January's Women's March on Washington - in which protesters proclaimed their oppo...
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McDormand inspired central character in 'Three Billboards'Dec 20, 2017 5:21 am - LOS ANGELES - The central character in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" probably wouldn't exist without Frances McDormand, and writer-director Martin McDonagh...
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Review: 5 smart home gadgets worth the cost, setup, security risksDec 19, 2017 5:14 am - Before you buy any “smart” gadgets, make sure they're not dumb. This holiday season, a third of Americans plan to buy a smart home device, according to the Consumer Tech...
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Chris Stapleton puts music first — and fans are noticingDec 20, 2017 5:21 am - These last few years, Chris Stapleton is often surprised by early-morning texts of congratulations from his friends. Take, for instance, last month, when the Grammy Awar...
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What we searched for on Google in 2017: Meghan Markle, Matt Lauer, slimeDec 19, 2017 5:14 am - The top search term was for a disaster. The No. 1 searched person was a man accused of sexual harassment. And the most-searched how-to was how to make slime. The year 20...
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Nurseries worthy of a Bohemian lullabyDec 18, 2017 5:39 am - Traditional nursery decor tends to be a gently stirred mix of cute animals, soft hues and nicely matched furnishings. And there's much to be said for all that sweet sere...
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How to repaint a classic fiberglass midcentury chairDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I found a great midcentury table and pair of chairs at a rummage sale for $30. One chair has a stain. I would like to paint the table and chairs a glossy white. The l...
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