Lifestyle Columns
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What can association do about owners leaving trash cans out?May 13, 2026 4:24 pm - A couple of owners in our association leave their empty garbage cans at the curb for many days after the weekly pickup. Does the association have any remedies?
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Sometimes, kids don’t belong at restaurantsMay 13, 2026 8:17 am - Taking children to restaurants is an opportunity spend special time with them, communicate with them and, most importantly, teach them how to behave in public.
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The versatility of tofu: Rich dessert or savory main, this protein powerhouse can do it allMay 13, 2026 5:45 am - Tofu has come a long way from being seen as just a substitute ingredient. Affordable, versatile, and packed with plant-based protein, tofu can take on almost any flavor you pair it with. These three recipes highlight just how adaptable it can be with three completely different dishes: a creamy silken tofu chocolate pudding, a comforting tofu masala, and a crispy salt and pepper tofu stir fry.
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For a fresh take on Mom’s potato salad, add herbsMay 13, 2026 5:15 am - Mom's potato salad was a straightforward recipe: cooked red-skin potatoes, diced celery and onion, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. Easy. Over the years, I've learned a lot about making potato salad, and even though I might be following the ingredient list for my mom's salad, my version is not the same.
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Agent said house was ‘built to code’May 12, 2026 11:03 am - Our son just made an offer on a home. The sellers and their agent say the house was "built to code,” but they won’t say whether the addition was built with a permit.
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Why you should test soil, locate utilities before spring garden workMay 12, 2026 10:55 am - Working the typical heavy clay Chicago soil when it is too wet can have a negative impact on its structure and result in rock-hard clumps of soil and a crust.
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Unplugged and unbothered: Best spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relaxMay 07, 2026 9:55 am - Peace and quiet: Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his favorite spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relax.
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Five candidates for 3 open seats means condo board must hold electionMay 06, 2026 3:34 pm - Our association has always had three candidates for the three open seats on the board every year. This year, we have five candidates for the three positions.
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Skip the buffet: Celebrate Mom with elegant fennel soup and conversationMay 06, 2026 5:38 am - What sounds better this Mother’s Day: Navigating crowds and shouting over the din or a simple but elegant meal paired with good conversation and a few laughs? Start with this unfussy Fennel, Garlic and Potato Soup and a nice glass of bubbly, and you’ll have one happy momma.
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