All Stories from September 25, 2024 (Change date)
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Today’s editorial cartoonSep 25, 2024 4:00 am -
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Daily Herald opinion: A divisive moment averted: Plans to bring inflammatory speaker to suburbs would only have hurt Illinois GOPSep 25, 2024 4:00 am - It is hard to wrap our heads around the self-inflicted damage certain northern Illinois Republicans inflicted on themselves and their party in recent days by inviting a m...
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Buying for the long haul: How to choose a resilient houseSep 25, 2024 3:30 am - After a hot stormy summer, homeowners are more aware than ever of the toll that extreme temperatures, high winds, torrential rain and power outages can have on their families and homes. While water issues can be hazardous and costly to repair, flying debris such as tree branches can damage roofs and windows. But there are steps buyers can take to evaluate risk before buying and that homeowners can take to mitigate risk before a storm.
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How to make your home feel like a spa on a budgetSep 25, 2024 2:39 am - Nothing can quite match the pampering, posh and contended experience you get when visiting a luxury spa. But the pros suggest recreating this feeling in the comforts of your own home isn’t as difficult as you would imagine with the right products, preparation and imagination.
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Two plumbing problemsSep 25, 2024 2:07 am - The main sewer line keeps getting clogged with roots and has to be cleaned out every three months. The line might need to be replaced, or possibly lined with a synthetic material, a new technique that’s cheaper than replacement.
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Home and garden calendar, Sept. 29-Oct. 5Sep 25, 2024 1:57 am - Garden clubs, fall planting parties, bulb sales and more.
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Pink or blue? Apply sulfur to turn those pink hydrangeas blue againSep 25, 2024 1:55 am - If your blue hydrangeas have turned pink this year, a sulfur application may return the new flowers’ color to blue.
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When mammograms lead to more testing, it doesn’t mean automatic bad newsSep 25, 2024 12:36 am - Mammogram callbacks are common, but can be scary, especially if you have to wait for an appointment. The vast majority of the callbacks turn out to be false alarms — fewer than 1 in 10 women who return for more imaging have cancer. But experts urge women to not ignore the callback.
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Scarecrows, live music and more at East Dundee’s Oktoberfest Sept. 27-28Sep 25, 2024 12:35 am - East Dundee’s sixth annual Oktoberfest will feature a scarecrow contest, family activities, and live music with some of the best headliners in the area on Sept. 27-28.
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Women are the family’s chief medical officerSep 25, 2024 12:00 am - Studies suggest that women — especially mothers — shoulder an estimated 80% of the family's medical decision-making responsibilities. How can this impact your own health and well-being, and what can you do to relieve some of the burden?
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