Lifestyle Columns
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How COVID-19 pandemic reshaped school district staffing across the suburbsJul 02, 2022 1:00 am - In any other year, a decline of nearly 1,350 students might have resulted in less staff at Elgin Area School District U-46 schools. But 2021 wasn't just any other year, ...
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What citizenship means to this Indian transplantJul 02, 2022 1:00 am - After a journey of more than 9,000 miles from Chennai, India, to Chicago, Illinois, — with some detours — and living nearly 26 years in this country, finally I am prepar...
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DuPage Forest Preserve's Danada heronry thriving once again with great blue heronsJul 01, 2022 6:00 am - When leading a bird walk, I'm secretly grateful whenever a great blue heron comes into view. Lurking on the edge of a pond, or rowing across the sky, a "GBH" always make...
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Water is best: Why you shouldn't give milk to your pet catJun 27, 2022 11:00 pm - I will bet that most people, if asked, would say a saucer of milk is fine for their kitties. But for most cats, milk is not a good choice and can cause some serious heal...
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Good News Sunday: Volunteers from area organizations grow vegetables for food pantriesJun 26, 2022 7:00 am - Good News Sunday: Volunteers from area organizations grow vegetables for food pantries
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Current standards for smoke alarmsJun 26, 2022 6:00 am - Q: We are remodeling our home and would like to upgrade the smoke alarm system to comply with current fire safety standards. This may not be required for an older home, ...
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Unit owner can be charged for insurance deductibleJun 25, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I fell asleep in another room while filling the bathtub in my condominium unit. The water overflowed and damaged the drywall ceiling and walls in two units below my u...
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Grieving over our pet buddiesJun 25, 2022 6:00 am - My sister Mary's beautiful cat, Delyla, died about a month ago. She was a sweet cat, and very regal in her appearance, a big rag doll breed who sat up at least 18 inches...
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Owners of The Cottage Geneva home decor shop share passion for renovationJun 24, 2022 6:00 am - Dark clouds often have silver linings. Jonna Kelleher knows this well, and she certainly found her silver linings, even after her parents' loss and being separated from ...
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Supernatural 'Black Phone' dials up jump-scares in derivative child serial killer thrillerJun 23, 2022 6:00 am - “The Black Phone” - ★ ★ ½ Two young actors, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw, deliver performances so immersive and realistically polished that they pick up a lot of t...