Lifestyle Columns
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Neighbors in the News: Schaumburg Parks leader named state sergeant-at-armsFeb 17, 2022 5:00 am - • The Illinois Association of Park Districts appointed Bob Schmidt, Schaumburg Park District's first vice president, as sergeant-at-arms. As sergeant-at-arms, Schmidt wi...
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Constable: Generational label confusion is one for the agesFeb 17, 2022 4:30 am - I'm not sure the "old skool" halftime show at the Super Bowl was aimed at me, but the legends of hip-hop connected with me on a generational level. For starters, I knew ...
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Game-based 'Uncharted' bites the dust - and cobwebs - in passionless, generic 'Raiders' knock-offFeb 17, 2022 4:00 am - “Uncharted” - ★ ½ Take Indiana Jones' first adventure, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” strip away the clever dialogue, remove the richly drawn characterizations, disregard s...
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Prep potatoes ahead of time to make weeknight dinners a snapFeb 16, 2022 5:00 am - Potatoes and sweet potatoes are so economical and healthy that they can star in any delicious recipe. I routinely bake potatoes ahead of time to have on hand to add to d...
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Let this quick and easy vegetarian borscht warm the soulFeb 16, 2022 5:00 am - There are a lot of things we don't agree on these days. Yet, a steaming bowl of soup on a cold winter night is almost universally agreed upon to be good for the soul. Co...
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Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational wordsFeb 15, 2022 5:00 am - Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational words
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Constable: This month's big events are winding down, but here's some news you might have missedFeb 15, 2022 4:20 am - The Super Bowl is history. Valentine's Day is over. The Olympics are winding down. But those events are a trifecta for public relations companies trying to draw attentio...
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Constable: 'An open mind, and an open heart' - senior living community welcome leads to marriageFeb 14, 2022 4:30 am - As a volunteer ambassador helping new residents settle into The Fountains at Crystal Lake, Connie Kohl did a really, really good job welcoming John Mertes to the senior ...
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Good News Sunday: Palatine's St. Patrick's Day parade will be back next month after two-year breakFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: Palatine's St. Patrick's Day parade will be back next month after two-year break
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Blanket indictment of home inspectors is unfairFeb 13, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I'm not particularly impressed with the quality or integrity of the home inspection profession and would like to express my dissatisfaction in two particular areas: •...