Lifestyle
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'It's such a fun job': Grayslake teen relishes playing the bully in Marriott's 'Christmas Story'
Dec 17, 2022 6:30 am - Eight times a week, 13-year-old Braden Crothers of Grayslake transforms into Scut Farkus, the infamous bully in "A Christmas Story, The Musical." It's a dream role for t...
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Bright lights, warm car: Where you can drive (or walk) through twinkling suburban wonderlandsDec 17, 2022 6:00 am - If you're looking for some holiday light displays and maybe even some additional wintertime activities, there are plenty of places throughout Chicago and the suburbs you...
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How can I decorate for the holidays safely with young children?Dec 17, 2022 5:00 am - Twinkly lights, candles, holiday trees and plants, ornaments and other decorations are a popular part of holiday celebrations. Besides being festive and fun, the decorat...
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Houseplants require different care in the winterDec 17, 2022 5:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures - unless you are growing them in ...
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Suburban Skyview: Bird's eye view of Elgin's 121-acre Wing ParkDec 17, 2022 12:00 am - A dreary, overcast December afternoon helped eradicate what was left of the fall colors at Wing Park in Elgin. Flying 243 feet above the ground where this picture was ta...
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Neighbors in Need: How the DuPage Health Coalition helps the uninsuredDec 17, 2022 12:00 am - She was fighting exhaustion. Carmen had hypothyroidism, a condition that caused her hair loss and muscle pain. If untreated, the thyroid disorder can lead to other healt...
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Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kidsDec 17, 2022 12:00 am - U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts. Updated growth charts released T...
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Got a bucket? Get composting with bokashiDec 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make. Bokashi...
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Some recent biking books that make great holiday gifts for cyclistsDec 16, 2022 5:00 am - Need holiday gift ideas for a cyclist? Maybe you're so busy cycling you missed these recent biking books. Don't let these pass you by. You'll be disappointed if you expe...
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Finding a qualified home inspectorDec 16, 2022 5:00 am - Q: You often advise buyers to find a home inspector who has done thousands of inspections. Frankly, this may not be the best advice. I know home inspectors who have prac...