Lifestyle
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‘We’re going to D.C. this year’: Cary 7th grader wins McHenry County spelling bee
Apr 01, 2024 1:13 pm - Evan Cochrane of Cary, who attends Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, won the McHenry County Regional Office of Education 2024 Spelling Bee and will go on to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in May.
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Makray Memorial Golf Club named winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2024Apr 01, 2024 12:32 pm - Makray Memorial Golf Club, a premier wedding venue in Barrington, recently won The Knot Best of Weddings award for the 12th consecutive year. Its wedding coordinators — ...
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‘Love and passion’ flavor Amore Mio restaurant in Aurora
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All eyes to the skies during Faith Lutheran’s Easter Egg DropApr 01, 2024 11:09 am - On Saturday, March 30, youngsters from around the Fox Valley gathered at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora for the annual Egg Drop. A helicopter hovering overhead dropped t...
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‘More smiles … than miles’: $124,998 Barbie van in Volo offers fun, fashion and plenty of pinkApr 01, 2024 8:49 am - The Volo Auto Museum’s $124,998 Barbie van won’t win any races, but it will turn heads and raise eyebrows.
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Reading with children who experienced trauma will improve their futureMar 31, 2024 9:10 am - Early literacy activities are important for all children, but recent data suggests it’s especially important for children who have experienced trauma.
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Asthma in children: What parents should knowMar 31, 2024 9:10 am - Asthma can be life-threatening and follow affected children into adulthood. Kids with asthma tend to have hypersensitive airway tissues, which react to different triggers and irritants.
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Good News Sunday: New pickleball facility in Naperville draws crowdMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a new pickleball facility opening in Naperville, a Lake Villa teen who steered a bus to safety when the driver collapsed, and a school district celebrating a 20-year partnership with the local Boys & Girls Club.
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Skyview: Riding where they used to raceMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - The Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville has a history like no other park in the suburbs.The 122 acres has all the expected amenities such as hiking, biking and picnic tables, but it’s also the home of the former Meadowdale International Speedway.
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The five best travel credit cards for 2024
Mar 31, 2024 5:49 am - Sorting through the cards in your wallet should be an annual chore. You want to double down on the most rewarding perks-which can change from year to year — while omittin...