Lifestyle
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Crystal Lake glass artist's last name helped him win $10K
Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - When he was a student at Madison West High School in Wisconsin, Craig Bacon discovered glass art. For the past three decades, Bacon has worked on honing his glass art sk...
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'I'm not a homebody': Coach who lost legs can hit the road again after free repair of minivanJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Henry Owens reclaimed the independence he treasures Thursday after extensive repairs were finished on the 2005 Honda Odyssey previously adapted for him to drive after th...
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Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dies at 77
Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love" and stepped out front fo...
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Geneva store leads the nation in Jo-Ann + 4-H fundraiser to inspire kidsJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, Jo-Ann Fabrics and National 4-H Council team up to empower kids and teens across the nation, and the Geneva store earned top honors this year, raising more th...
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Genealogist Adam Brown to speak online on Jewish genetics and migrations for hybrid event in NorthbrookJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - "The Genetic Origins and Migrations of the Jewish People" will be the topic of genealogist Adam Brown for the Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illin...
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Local 4-H drives benefit neighbors experiencing food insecurityJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Counties across the state are tasked with gathering nonperishable food and care items as part of the annual, statewide 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive held in conju...
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Ripe tomatoes and stale bread combine for a celebration of summer
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Sound check: Jason Mraz at Ravinia; new Dan Wade album, Nellie's showJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Fresh from Dan Wade With roots in the area's punk scene and a solo career built on the stages of the city, suburban-native guitarist and songwriter Dan Wade carries the...
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An essential summer cookout staple: the perfect potato saladJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Many weeks of overheated summer remain, and everyone who can will continue their cookouts until it is too cold. For many, though, cooking outdoors never stops, even when...
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Reiter: A summer birding tour of the Centennial State delivered unforgettable sightingsJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Now and then a trip turns out way better than expected. In June, I took one that did. I signed up with Colorado Birding Adventures in January. Waiting any longer was ris...