Lifestyle Columns
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Constable: Family has gotten smaller, but gratitude keeps growingNov 25, 2021 4:20 am - On a cold but snowless Thanksgiving in 1995, my wife, Cheryl, gave birth to twins Ross and Ben, propelling us on a parental pilgrimage that got even more fun when we add...
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Disney's 'Encanto' an explosively colorful, Mirandized musical family fantasyNov 23, 2021 2:00 pm - “Encanto” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Walt Disney's explosively colorful, Mirandized-musical family fantasy “Encanto” would appear to be an ideal follow-up to the studio's megahit girl-po...
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Constable: Cornucopia of menu options can serve up issues with food intoleranceNov 23, 2021 4:15 am - A vegan, a person with celiac disease and a kid with a peanut allergy walk into a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by a lactose-intolerant couple. That scenario seems as if it...
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Batavia barber holds winter coat drive each year to help neighbors in needNov 21, 2021 6:30 am - Batavia barber holds winter coat drive each year to help neighbors in need
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Good News Sunday: St. Viator students interview veterans of recent wars for new bookNov 21, 2021 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: St. Viator students interview veterans of recent wars for new book
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Varying standards among home inspectorsNov 21, 2021 5:00 am - Q: After moving into our home, we noticed a gas smell near the fireplace and immediately called the gas company. They found a leak and turned off the gas service until o...
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Making new friends and preserving personal historyNov 20, 2021 6:00 am - One of the transitions many bereaved people face is a big change in social life. This may be a combination of circumstances, including no longer being a couple in a coup...
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Condo association election draws much interestNov 20, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We have elections coming up for positions on our homeowners' association board of directors. Several completed "Statement of Candidate Forms" were received and time s...
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Constable: How DuPage nurses rushed to the rescue at an overwhelmed WahlburgersNov 20, 2021 12:00 am - Nurses save lives. It's what they do. A group of elite registered nurses from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital stepped outside their comfort zones to save a...
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A bright and beautiful side dish for your holiday tableNov 19, 2021 5:00 am - Create new traditions and make lasting memories by inviting kids into your kitchen this Thanksgiving. A team effort makes preparing the feast less daunting and more fun,...