Lifestyle
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Dense is best for hedges; here’s how to prune properlyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - The flowers and veggies are planted; now it’s time to turn your attention to routine tasks, like pruning hedges.
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5 home improvements worth every pennyJun 13, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re looking to sell your home anytime in the next year or two, be selective in choosing which home renovation projects to do. Pick the ones that let you recoup as much money as possible. Here are some home upgrades can pay off.
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Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry CountyJun 13, 2024 12:16 am - Pollinator Week is celebrated June 17-23. Here in McHenry County, a coalition of groups is sponsoring six days of talks, walks, self-guided tours, celebrations and stewardship events.
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St. Charles American Legion awards eighth-graders for service to the community
Jun 12, 2024 5:59 pm - St. Charles American Legion Post 342 presented six St. Charles eighth graders with prestigious American Legion School Awards in May.
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Finding a sense of unity at memorial honoring sacrificeJun 12, 2024 2:35 pm - The haunting beauty of the Lion of Lucerne drew me again and again in the middle of the day to the garden-like setting in the middle of the city.
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Life is God’s waiting roomJun 12, 2024 2:22 pm - Annettee Budzban says we need to learn to wait for answers.
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Interfaith flapjacks and worship: Aurora area clergy band together for Pride DayJun 12, 2024 1:25 pm - Seven clergy from Aurora, Oswego, Batavia and Geneva joined in celebrating Aurora’s Pride Day on Sunday, June 9, with a pancake breakfast and interfaith worship.
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Turning out: Families join the fun at Rolling Meadows Block PartyJun 12, 2024 10:18 am - The Rolling Meadows Block Party took place June 7 on Central Road, from Barker Avenue to Jay Lane. It featured live music, food trucks and activities for all ages.
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Carolyn Hax: Woman in her 40s still craves her parents’ approvalJun 12, 2024 8:24 am - Successful adult woman still needs her parents’ approval, and they still withhold it. Carolyn Hax says they have trained her to look for it.
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Fresh cucumbers transform into creamy summery saladJun 12, 2024 6:29 am - When you see fresh cucumbers at the farmers market, consider trying Don Mauer’s Cool as a Cucumber Salad. He shares the recipe here.