Lifestyle
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Halloween shopping season gets off to a 'spooktacular' startAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Halloween isn't celebrated until Oct. 31, but already the spirit of the season is beginning to haunt empty retail spaces in suburban shopping centers. Stores like Spiri...
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McHenry County Fair kicks off for 75th time
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The McHenry County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday through Sunday in Woodstock. The fair, located at 11900 Country Club Road, will have the week packed ...
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Missed the supermoon? When you can catch the next oneAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The moon got up close and personal last night. It was the first of two supermoons appearing this month. A supermoon occurs when a full moon is near its closest approach ...
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Pass the popcorn: 5 free family-friendly movie nights rolling FridayAug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Grab your blankets and snacks: Here are five free movies in the park events Friday in the suburbs. 1. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” in Des Plaines The Optimist Club of Des Pl...
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Shedd Aquarium details major renovations for Centennial Commitment project
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago's Shedd Aquarium provided new details Tuesday about its yearslong renovation plan that will make waves for both visitors and animals, including new immersive exh...
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Where flooding has become more frequent, here's how gardeners can respond
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - Water is essential to plant life, but what happens when there's too much of a good thing, as has been the case in many parts of the country and the world this summer? Ex...
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Sherman family physician offers tips lowering your risk for Type 2 diabetesJul 31, 2023 11:00 pm - When you look at your family history, you may be genetically predisposed to certain health conditions such as diabetes. But before you throw in the towel on a healthy li...
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Where to catch a free concert, movie in the park or car show Aug. 8-10Jul 31, 2023 11:00 pm - Free! Yes, free. There are tons of outdoor concerts, movies in the park and car shows happening all over the suburbs over the next week that won't cost you a dime. Tuesd...
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever
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Book review: Take a ride on Richard E. Grant's emotional roller coaster memoir 'A Pocketful of Happiness'