Lifestyle Columns
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Constable: Myth of guns as protection needs to dieMay 30, 2022 1:00 am - Yesterday we honored the estimated 1.2 million military men and women killed in all of America's conflicts since our founders fought for independence in 1775-83. Today w...
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Good News Sunday: WeGo Together for Kids steps up to help with food and more for needy familiesMay 29, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: WeGo Together for Kids steps up to help with food and more for needy families
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Home invaded by roly-poliesMay 29, 2022 6:00 am - Q: My home is about 20 years old. Until last year I had no problems with sow bugs. Now, they are literally everywhere in my house and are driving me nuts. The house is b...
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Board discussion can't be endlessMay 28, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Our board has substantial discussion and debate about issues before we vote on an item. However, one of our board members frequently just won't let an issue go when h...
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Raw grief, the passing of time and dealing with tomorrowMay 28, 2022 6:00 am - The words "raw" and "fresh" are often used to describe the first impact of grief after the death of a beloved partner, parent, child or friend. Raw is self explanatory, ...
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Constable: VFW honors dead, but Mount Prospect post's focus is on serving living veteransMay 28, 2022 1:00 am - In 1980, the United States was home to 28.6 million military veterans. With less than 0.5% of our population currently serving in the military, the number of veterans is...
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Small museums, big impact: Historical societies shed light on where we've beenMay 27, 2022 6:00 am - You are helping your mother make butter. It's a child's chore that has vanished with time. Can you imagine that? It was fairly common some 150 years ago - and it will be...
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Create a slimmed-down version of Moo Shu Pork at homeMay 25, 2022 6:00 am - There's no "moo" in Moo Shu Pork. I haven't had Moo Shu Pork in years because wheat pancakes are part of the dish. If you're not familiar with the dish, it's a vibrant, ...
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What I learned from active shooter training (and my own experience)May 25, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story originally was published on Oct. 21, 2019. We are reprinting an edited version because it offers useful tips for dealing with active shoote...
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Visceral visuals, soaring soundtrack, flashy edits save flighty 'Maverick'May 24, 2022 12:30 pm - “Top Gun: Maverick” - ★ ★ ½ A testosterone tribute to arrested adolescence, the impending blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” presents a fantasy world of flashy video game t...