Lifestyle Columns
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South Barrington's Zein Bertacchi makes falafelAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Raised in Jordan, Zein Bertacchi's parents provided "a very social environment," a revolving door philosophy that she embraces with warmth and abundant enthusiasm decade...
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Got some recipes for basil beyond pesto? Let us know.Aug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - I heard that it wasn't supposed to be a good year for basil (some fungus floating around), but thankfully no one told that to the basil in my garden. My two plants have ...
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Switching to brown rice can lower diabetes riskAug 08, 2010 11:00 pm - You might be surprised to know that substituting brown rice for white rice can significantly lower the risk of diabetes. Almost 10 percent of the U.S. population has a d...
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Window choice is complex for many homeownersAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Just wondering if you have any opinion on vinyl versus wood windows. I am looking into replacing some of our windows and would be interested in your recommendatio...
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Giving mortgage insurance shoppers freedom to choose PMI in the post-crisis marketAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Last week, I indicated that most mortgage borrowers who need private mortgage insurance are not aware that they have options in the kind of premium plan they select. Alm...
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A mortgage default harms your credit for a number of yearsAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. In layman's terms, can someone explain the repercussions of walking away from my present mortgage? It is higher than my home is worth and the banks don't help. Th...
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College-town landlord unsure of security deposit protocolAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have a rental home located near a college and have successfully rented to students over the past few years. Typically, all my student tenants move out when the ...
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Plants that can kill inspires trilogy of young adult novelsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The poison garden built by Jane, Duchess of Northumberland, has inspired a trilogy of young adult novels, starting with "The Poison Diaries." It was Jane - the real forc...
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Wounded wife should 'woman up' or go to counselingAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm happily married, but the relationship (or lack thereof) between my wife and mother has been a huge stressor on our marriage for years. My wife feels that from...
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Interior designers brighten rooms at Little AngelsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Mary Jean Adkins is convinced that designers make a difference. Just check out the faces of residents at Little Angels in Elgin whose bedrooms were decorated by members ...