Lifestyle Columns
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Widescreen: 'Monster Hunter' is no 'Magnolia,' but it sure is funMar 11, 2021 5:00 am - Paul Thomas Anderson is the most acclaimed filmmaker of his generation, a purveyor of puzzling, powerful films like "There Will Be Blood" and "Magnolia." I see everythin...
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Constable: Ranking rains on parade, but spring still in Naperville's stepMar 10, 2021 4:30 am - On Tuesday's beautiful spring day, there might not be a better place to be than strolling the Naperville Riverwalk with someone you love. Oh, wait. Strike that. Accordin...
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Constable: When pandemic gets tough, we reach for thisMar 09, 2021 4:30 am - Today marks 365 days since I last sat down with people, shared a conversation that ended with handshakes and went back to the busy newsroom to crank out their story in m...
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Rozner: A way to honor the legacy of Bob FriskMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - It seems as if there are few certainties anymore. Perhaps it always feels that way, every passing year a bullet train in a world more cynical, that there are fewer peopl...
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Area's most prolific birder writes daily report fellow watchers loveMar 08, 2021 10:00 pm - We are all creatures of habit. But to describe the daily routine of Al Stokie as habitual would be selling him short. It's much more: curiosity, discipline and obsession...
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How maple syrup programs at Ryerson Woods are changing this seasonMar 08, 2021 5:00 am - "Can I tap the maple tree in my backyard?" "How much sap does it take to make a gallon of syrup?" Those are two common questions educators at the Lake County Forest Pre...
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Homebuyers mysteriously cancel sale after inspectionMar 07, 2021 5:00 am - Q: The people who were buying our house hired a home inspector. After a five-hour inspection, we were given a list of minor defects. We agreed to repair all the items in...
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How much to fine rule-breakersMar 06, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The consensus among our board and owners is that the rules of our association fairly reflect important issues and do not go overboard. However, the section on enforce...
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Why I enjoy cooking and great books, my 'special interests'Mar 06, 2021 5:00 am - Cooking is a hobby of mine. I love to cook - and also to devise healthy, interesting and slimming recipes and meal plans. We all need some home-based hobbies these days,...
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Whole-house surge suppressors can save appliances, electronicsMar 06, 2021 5:00 am - Q: I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunderstorms. Other items don't seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge ...