Lifestyle Columns
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A look at some of the manufacturing companies in the Tri-Cities' industrial parksFeb 04, 2022 5:00 am - If out-of-town friends asked what your community is best known for or what is "made" there, what would you tell them? Maybe a better question would be, do you know enoug...
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Constable: Snow shovelers hit the wall like marathoners do, but we keep going, tooFeb 03, 2022 4:20 am - If the snow doesn't know when to quit today, I might change my mind. But I look at inches of snow the same way runners look at marathon miles. At the 4-inch mark Wednesd...
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Blood oranges add drama to kid-friendly pancake recipeFeb 02, 2022 5:00 am - Each week, I am challenged to develop a recipe for a cooking enrichment class I teach. There are four criteria: Is it easy enough for kids as young as 4? Does it use sea...
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Constable: Ronald Reagan wanted Black History Month to teach historic struggleFeb 01, 2022 4:15 am - Black History Month, which starts today, gives us the chance to binge-watch Sidney Poitier movies, take in August Wilson's powerful "Gem of the Ocean" at Chicago's Goodm...
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Teaching Black history: How educators in Illinois say it needs to evolve beyond the key figuresFeb 01, 2022 4:00 am - As Black History Month begins today, some suburban educators say it's time for Black history education to evolve beyond focusing on slavery, the Civil War and notable Af...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
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Good News Sunday: How a Naperville-based nonprofit supports kids who want to danceJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Greg Long of Naperville is amazed at how...
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Excessive moisture in home caused by buried air ductsJan 30, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I bought my house over three years ago and have had seasonal problems with wet ceilings since. After replacing the roof and rain gutters, I learned the problem was mo...
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Owners can serve on board prior to paying off unitJan 29, 2022 6:00 am - Q. I purchased a condominium unit from a relative some time ago, and I have been an active member and resident of the association. The purchase is being accomplished by ...
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Surprises can be found in the family treeJan 29, 2022 6:00 am - When bereaved, we have a lot of time to think and reflect, and I've done more and more over the years since Baheej died. For some reason, it's a way to keep anchored and...