Lifestyle
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Sober tips for the end of summer from Recovery Centers of America in St. CharlesAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - According to Karen Wolownik Albert, CEO of Recovery Centers of America in St. Charles, "This can be a challenging season for those striving to maintain sobriety from dru...
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Budget-friendly fun: Free concerts and movies in the park and car shows on tap this weekAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - With all of the free concerts and movies in the park and car shows happening around the suburbs this week, fun doesn't have to cost a lot, or even a penny. Here are some...
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Apple picking: Where to pick your own at suburban orchardsAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Drought had varying effects on the apple crop this season, but there were no calamities and growers say visitors can expect a good you-pick experience. Generally, operat...
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Furry ambassador: Leader Dog for Blind visits AuroraAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - A furry, four-legged ambassador visited Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19. She was Mya, a puppy being raised by Harold Owens of Rockford for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Mya's miss...
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliableAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated all of the problems f...
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Make your grass lawn one to envyAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. You can expect to r...
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The right plants will help your garden beat the heatAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - With record-breaking heat striking many places across the country and around the world this summer, my social media feeds are filling up with gardeners' laments — and ph...
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Music review: Hozier's 'Unreal Unearth' is an eclectic mix of belting anthems and earthy acoustics
Aug 20, 2023 6:00 am - "Unreal Unearth," Hozier (Columbia Records) Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, the Irish musician who records under the moniker Hozier, has recently become associated with the co...
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Resilience is your ally in health, and lifeAug 20, 2023 6:00 am - A couple of years ago, the 53-year-old woman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat. Determined to beat it, she saw d...
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Swimmer's ear triggered by moisture in the auditory canalAug 20, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Our 12-year-old son loves swimming. He's in the pool all year, without any problems. This summer, he started taking surfing lessons, and he got a pretty bad earache. ...