All Stories from August 16, 2020 (Change date)
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Black women's natural hair may hinder job prospects, study findsAug 16, 2020 6:10 am - Black women wearing natural hair styles are often seen as less professional than those who straighten their hair, a new study finds. The research, forthcoming in Social ...
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All in for al fresco: Dining in the great outdoors, stylishlyAug 16, 2020 6:00 am - Squeezing the most out of summer - especially this coronavirus summer - has often meant eating and entertaining outside, for those with the space to do it. "The goal tod...
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Prepping your place for pandemic-era buyersAug 16, 2020 6:00 am - For millennials living through the pandemic, it's a tale of two economies. One cohort, including those with jobs tied to tourism - hospitality, retail and restaurants - ...
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On expressing feelings: Emotional honesty has its limitsAug 16, 2020 6:00 am - Many writers and speakers in the mental health field - myself included - have stressed the importance of being aware of, honest about, and open with the emotions we expe...
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Reflecting on your past: life, work and relationshipsAug 16, 2020 6:00 am - There is a wonderful old movie called “The Remains of the Day” (1993). It's about a man and a woman in mid-1900s England. He was the butler and she was the head houseke...
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Aurora police investigating man's death in city's downtownAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - Aurora police continue to investigate the death of a man found lying in the road Saturday morning in the city's downtown. The man, who has not been publicly identified, ...
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Biden-Harris/Trump-Pence race 'tightening'Aug 16, 2020 1:00 am - Just as Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee, and a week before the Democrats' virtual national convention is scheduled to begin at various...
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Don Earley, 'Godfather' of West Chicago parks, remembered for life of public serviceAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - Don Earley was known as "The Godfather" of the West Chicago Park District, but his public service extended well beyond his pivotal role in creating the parks system. Ear...
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Stevenson High board meets Monday to fill vacancyAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Stevenson High School District 125 board will meet remotely Monday night to select someone to fill a vacancy on the board. The appointee will be sworn in at the meet...
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Firefighter's widow seeks health benefits from Buffalo GroveAug 16, 2020 1:00 am - Earlier this year, Buffalo Grove officials agreed to abide by court ruling requiring the village to pay full pension benefits to the widow of firefighter Kevin Hauber, w...