All Stories from November 11, 2023 (Change date)
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The family home can hold memories that last a lifetimeNov 11, 2023 8:00 am - For many of us, our old childhood homes mean a lot. Whether a house, an apartment, or a lake cabin. Especially if it was a happy home life. There are lots of family lake...
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Celebrities give a boost to more menopause discussionsNov 11, 2023 6:00 am - Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age. Until recently, the same could not ...
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Practice kindness during the holidaysNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - The longer the 21st century goes on, the more it seems we need to show kindness, to ourselves and others. That may seem Pollyanna-ish given the miseries people are exper...
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Suburban Skyview: Evening shadows follow a football team through stretchesNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Football teams are big. There can be more than 100 players in uniform on game night. In Illinois high school football, players come in every shape and size, every level ...
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Plumber out of his league with mold issueNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Q: Our plumber says we have mold in the crawl space beneath our home. This is surprising because the house is only two years old. According to the plumber, the mold is c...
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?Nov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement that's been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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Clinic inside Wheeling District 21 building to cost $1 million to constructNov 11, 2023 4:30 am - The new community health clinic inside Wheeling Township Elementary District 21's administration building will cost about $1 million to construct, under contracts approv...
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Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blameNov 11, 2023 4:30 am - HONOLULU - A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of "Barbie," but the bizarre phenomenon is no cause for a dance party. Drought may be ...
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World War II veteran, 99, recalls serving behind the scenes under EisenhowerNov 11, 2023 4:30 am - The Invasion of Normandy on D-Day helped propel the Allies to victory over Germany in World War II. It was an effort involving not only the soldiers who hit the beaches,...