Lifestyle
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Hines VA Hospital program to be adopted nationwideJan 18, 2024 10:22 am - Department of Veterans Affairs medical officials visited Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on Jan. 10, to learn new techniques used by the hospital’s podiatry service. The gro...
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The shade-loving African violet is having its day in the sunJan 18, 2024 6:30 am - African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the Na...
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Organize your life in a small spaceJan 18, 2024 6:26 am - With every new year comes a transition into the new season's trends and the foreseeable future. Concerning real estate, in the past year, we've seen an uptick in a desire...
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Yes, extreme cold is still consistent with climate changeJan 18, 2024 6:22 am - The planet is warming to record levels, yet here in the Chicago area we're experiencing the same brutal cold snaps we're known for. Despite the icy temperatures, the effe...
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January is prime seed-starting timeJan 18, 2024 6:00 am - January is a good time to start seeds for cold- tolerant, early spring annuals that need a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Each seed packet has directi...
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Metra to study giving college students a break on faresJan 17, 2024 6:44 pm - Could cheaper Metra fares for college and university students be on the horizon? The commuter railroad offers reduced rides for elementary through high school students bu...
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Dining out: Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, wine dinners, new restaurants and moreJan 17, 2024 3:16 pm - We’ve got Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, new restaurants on the horizon and upcoming dinner events focused on whiskey and wine pairings. And if you’re into cider, ...
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Fitness, painting, beekeeping among Community Education classes at MCCJan 17, 2024 12:35 pm - McHenry County College recently released its Community Education schedule for classes that run January – March 2024. The new schedule can be viewed at www.mchenry.edu/con...
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‘I’m in a dream job’: Mount Prospect’s Officer Friendly is also a Shining StarJan 17, 2024 11:47 am - Officer Friendly is a time-honored tradition in the Mount Prospect Police Department. Many who grew up in the village have fond memories of Officer Bill Roscop when he se...
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Oakton College and Girls Play Sports offer new program for local studentsJan 17, 2024 11:34 am - Are you looking for a fun and enriching activity for your children this winter? Oakton College and Girls Play Sports invite female-identifying students in grades three to...