Lifestyle Stories from February 12, 2025 (Change date)
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Pastor reflects on Lincoln’s faith and iconic artist’s portrayalFeb 12, 2025 11:55 pm - For Lincoln’s birthday, Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses a painting of the 16th president by 20th-century Chicago artist Warner Sallman, who is better known for his famous "Head of Christ" painting.
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Cut flowers a sure way to brighten your winterFeb 12, 2025 3:54 pm - Cut flowers and forced bulbs are a great way to bring some winter color and fragrance into your home. The trick is keeping them fresh to extend the bloom time. Here are some expert tips.
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Revisiting the inspecting of new homesFeb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Buyers of new homes would be wise to hire an independent home inspector rather than rely on a city inspector’s approval. The reason is that municipal inspections have a different purpose and scope and may not discover the defects that a professional home inspector will find.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Storytellers, dancing take over Schaumburg’s Black History Month performanceFeb 12, 2025 12:18 pm - Though traditionally a scripted play, Schaumburg’s 26th annual Black History Month performance will headline a group of storytellers while also showcasing their love for dance.
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Gifts from the glaciers: Lake County’s legacy and future of iceFeb 12, 2025 12:14 pm - Ice shapes Lake County's landscape. Glaciers left behind hills, lakes and the Great Lakes.
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Practice forgiveness to soften a bitter heartFeb 12, 2025 10:51 am - Annettee Budzban found that while some chocolate pieces satisfy her cravings, others leave a bitter taste. The same goes for the human heart.
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Big pawprints to fill: Lake sheriff’s new police dog is Dax’s sonFeb 12, 2025 10:26 am - A hero police dog's son steps into his paws to take over the family business of catching bad guys with his dad's old partner.
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No reservations required: Treat your valentine to dinner and dessert made with loveFeb 12, 2025 6:01 am - Who says the perfect date night requires dining out? Treat your special someone (or yourself!) to a cozy, home-cooked Valentine’s dinner of creamy shrimp pasta with a fruit tart for dessert.
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Making chicken Marsala with my own twist for my sweetieFeb 12, 2025 5:59 am - My sweetie, Nan, loves Chicken Marsala and orders it every time it appears on an Italian restaurant menu. Since those restaurants are so good at making it, and because I don’t normally stock Marsala wine, I’ve never tried making it, until now.
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