Lifestyle Columns
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Both home inspectors may have missed leakAug 29, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our house, there were two separate home inspections. The first inspector was hired by the sellers, and the second inspector was ours. Unfortunately, ...
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Condo association buys unit in foreclosureAug 28, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Our condominium association purchased a unit in the association that was in foreclosure. Is the unit now part of the common elements? A: A unit purchased by the assoc...
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A notebook to preserve precious memories for future generationsAug 28, 2021 6:00 am - Many of us have noticed that when our children or grandchildren get older, about their early 20s, some get curious about the family history and the family “tree.” It's u...
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Throwing a party? As delta surges, many ask for vaccine status with RSVPAug 28, 2021 1:00 am - After 17 months of an insulating pandemic, April Peterson texted “I need a party” to a few friends. They agreed, and Peterson sent out invitations for what she called he...
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Constable: Lone Star tick is headed here and could kill you. But don't panic.Aug 28, 2021 1:00 am - YouTube #8220;It's a sweltering summer afternoon. I'm pushing aside tree limbs and crunching leaves to get back to the trap that I baited two hours ago,#8221; writes Hol...
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Former educator to realize longtime dream when he opens Masterpiece Bread bakery in GenevaAug 27, 2021 6:00 am - Mike Scorzo of Geneva has spent the past few weeks getting his dough in order - and it has nothing to do with his finances. He's literally kneading and baking what he ca...
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R.I.P. Charlie Watts: Four Rolling Stones shows you can stream right nowAug 26, 2021 6:00 am - Charlie Watts joined the Rolling Stones in 1963 and served as the legendary band's drummer for 58 years before his death Tuesday at age 80. Here are four full concert f...
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Lake Zurich state Rep. Bos appointed to two task forcesAug 25, 2021 6:00 am - State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) was selected by Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin to serve on two state task forces - the Route 53 Expansion Land Alternativ...
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Some sexy food and wine pairings to send off summerAug 25, 2021 6:00 am - While we wait for the local restaurant scene to fully reopen, you — like me — may be looking for alternatives to dining out for exciting wine and food experiences as wel...
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In search of a low-carb, non-wheat-based spaghetti noodleAug 25, 2021 6:00 am - Soon after I began trimming highly processed carbohydrates (including sugar) and wheat-based foods from my food plan, it didn't take long to trigger a search for a way t...