Lifestyle Stories from May 19, 2019 (Change date)
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Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation names new officers for 2019-20May 20, 2019 7:27 pm - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation has named Maura Hirschauer as the new president of the foundation. The foundation installed the new board of directors at a ceremon...
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How facial surgery helped Elgin woman regain function, confidenceMay 23, 2019 6:58 am - It started with a face twitch. Mary Broderick, of Elgin, didn't think much of it until her face began drooping on one side. After living with a misdiagnosis of Bell's pa...
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Fittest Loser contestants take new health habits into the futureMay 23, 2019 6:58 am - Confidence, hope, energy … these are all things the Fittest Loser contestants found by the end of the competition, in addition to losing weight and building muscle. As a...
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The world is finally ready for 'Booksmart,' a raunchy teen comedy about two straight-A girlsMay 21, 2019 6:23 am - Beanie Feldstein reaches over a table to place her hand in Kaitlyn Dever's. "A quick handhold," Feldstein playfully announces while discussing how she and her co-star bo...
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Book review: Jill Biden's memoir - like Michelle Obama's - is not meant to be politicalMay 21, 2019 6:23 am - "Where the Light Enters" by Jill Biden; Flatiron; 210 pages Recently, Jill Biden was in a nail salon getting a manicure when a woman approached her and started to c...
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Video game review: 'Rage 2' is a game that's confidently blandMay 21, 2019 6:11 am - "Rage 2" Developed by: Avalanche Studios, id Software Published by: Bethesda Softworks Available on: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One --- The one time I got mad about "R...
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Strawberries and raspberries - Oh, my!May 19, 2019 7:05 am - Q. This is a photo of a clear glass, footed bowl. I had forgotten about it and found it while looking for a small bowl to serve raspberries. I bought it at an antique sh...
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Choosing the right tomato for your tastes, gardenMay 23, 2019 6:58 am - Once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed, it's time to plant tomatoes. Unless plants were started from seed several weeks ago, a trip to the garden ce...
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Don't work garden soil if heavy clay is too wetMay 22, 2019 6:37 am - Working the typically heavy clay in Chicago soil when it is too wet can have a negative impact on its structure and result in hard clumps of soil and a crust. The best w...
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Tips for talking to your kids about collegeMay 22, 2019 6:37 am - In the wake of a college admissions scandal that stretched from coast to coast, many local high school seniors are learning whether they've been accepted by their desire...