Lifestyle Columns
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Good News Sunday: Hersey science and theater teachers pair up for real-world lessonMar 13, 2022 7:20 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Chairs lined either side of the hallway ...
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Women in media to share insights, challenges at Harper panel discussionMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - In keeping with the theme of Women's History Month, I will be part of a panel of women speakers sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges facing women in medi...
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Inspector's foundation advice out of the normalMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: As a Realtor, I've had problems with a local home inspector. On a recent inspection, he found some foundation cracks and stated that the building is "structurally def...
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How do you look at the moon during Ides of March?Mar 12, 2022 6:00 am - Tuesday is the Ides of March, March 15. The famous line from Shakespeare is, "Beware are the Ides of March." Ides actually means the first new moon of a given calendar m...
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Nonprofit associations can invest reserve fundsMar 12, 2022 6:00 am - Q: In a recent column, you referred to "the current and anticipated return on investment of association funds" in connection with establishing a reasonable reserve. Some...
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Carryout or dine-in: Community suppers returning to Fox Valley churchesMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Once again, the ingredients are falling in place for residents to enjoy the camaraderie and cost savings of attending a monthly community supper event at a local church....
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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Neighbors in the News: Oakton administrator receives top Phi Theta Kappa awardMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - • Karl Brooks, Oakton Community College's vice president for Student Affairs, was selected by the international Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to receive a Distinguished ...
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Widescreen: Special Oscar screenings in Downers Grove; 'West Side Story' shines at homeMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - The After Hours Film Society is back at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, and presenting three Oscar nominees over the next three Mondays. On March ...
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Constable: There's an energy crisis in a newsroom that's been empty 2 yearsMar 10, 2022 4:00 am - The moment frozen in time reminds me of visiting crime scenes as a cop reporter in the 1980s. The only things missing are the yellow crime scene tape and my body under a...