Lifestyle Stories from July 15, 2025 (Change date)
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC collecting backpacks for homelessJul 15, 2025 11:29 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpacks for unhoused neighbors. Donations of new and slightly used backpacks can be donated through Thursday, July 17.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Aurora finds unacceptable amounts of lead in water sample testsJul 15, 2025 12:47 pm - Aurora has found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water in at least 10 homes out of 100 it tested earlier this year.
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How to maximize dahlia blooms and keep grass greenJul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Tim Johnson shares tricks for keeping your lawn green all summer and maximizing dahlia blooms.
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Builder refuses to repair faulty doorsJul 15, 2025 10:49 am - Home inspector Barry Stone offers advice to a homeowner whose builder refuses to repair a set of poorly fitted French doors.
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Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.
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Chaperone policy reinstated at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChicagoJul 15, 2025 10:34 am - A chaperone policy is being reactivated beginning Thursday at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee.
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More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?Jul 15, 2025 6:41 am - Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It's the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S. choking deaths, according to federal health statistics.
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Cantaloupe gazpacho with crispy prosciutto reinvents a beloved starterJul 15, 2025 5:43 am - A bright, savory and slightly sweet cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect foundation for luscious olive oil whipped cream and crispy, salty prosciutto. It’s a modern update on the classic Italian appetizer of cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto, and can even be made with less-than-ripe fruit.
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This five-layer dip channels flavors of the MediterraneanJul 15, 2025 5:40 am - Five layers of quintessential Mediterranean flavors — hummus, chickpeas, feta, scallion and herbs, and tzatziki — make for a dip ideal for a party or a hearty vegetarian main. Serve with pita chips, crackers, pita wedges or crudités, for dipping.
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