Lifestyle Stories from September 16, 2025 (Change date)
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Fall lawn care: Combating crabgrass, protecting trees, ordering bulbsSep 16, 2025 4:02 pm - This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas.
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Buyer steps into cracked bathtubSep 16, 2025 2:41 pm - The home I just bought has a cracked bathtub. The sellers tried to fix the crack, but the patch cracked the first time I stepped into the tub.
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FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in crackdown on pharmaceutical adsSep 16, 2025 2:39 pm - For the first time, federal health officials are taking aim at telehealth companies promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs — including popular weight loss medications — as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising.
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New children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove aims to conjure reading magicSep 16, 2025 2:03 pm - Former grade school English teacher and Crystal Lake resident Susan Kelly remembers how magical books were for her growing up. Now she’s aiming to pass on that same feeling in her newly opened independent children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze’s controversial Emmys bitSep 16, 2025 7:14 am - The Boys & Girls Clubs of America may end up being the biggest winner of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards. The afterschool youth programming nonprofit is now seeing a donation surge after a controversial fundraising bit at the center of television’s biggest night.
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The classy lavender tonic is a zero-proof blend of bitter and sweetSep 16, 2025 5:48 am - Originally, tonic water was intended for saving lives, not making cocktails. To experience tonic’s transformative powers for yourself, try this lavender-honey tonic. It’s soft and floral, with just enough bitterness to keep it grown-up.
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Pear overnight oats show why this breakfast has stood the test of timeSep 16, 2025 5:38 am - Grated pears and golden raisins add a gentle sweetness to these overnight oats, while milk, yogurt, nuts and seeds pack it with protein, body and crunch. Fragrant with vanilla, cinnamon and ginger, it’s a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
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Gochujang is the savory, spicy key to this easy eggplant stir-frySep 16, 2025 4:45 am - The fermented soybean and chile paste gochujang adds funky spice to this simple eggplant stir-fry flavored with garlic and ginger. Toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar add nutty depth and a touch of acidity to perk up the entire dish. Serve with steamed rice for a quick meal.
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