Lifestyle Columns
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Why I treated myself to flannel shirts this winterJan 16, 2021 6:00 am - I had not bought myself new clothing for ages. I didn't really need anything because I have lots of nice clothes to wear. Right now I don't go anywhere, so I don't wear ...
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Board must not ignore its maintenance dutiesJan 16, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The board of our condominium association frequently puts issues to a poll of the owners, even when the decision is solely within the jurisdiction of the board. Recent...
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Constable: Suburban cops help Zion felon make up for lost timeJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - The first car he stole at age 13, the drug dealer he shot, the $25,000 worth of baby formula he stole to pay for his heroin addiction, the years he spent behind bars - a...
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Widescreen: Hollywood Bowl comes home, virtually of courseJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - Live outdoor concerts? In January? During COVID-19? PBS makes it possible with a new limited series premiering at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, on WTTW Channel 11. “In Con...
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St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyoneJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - The St. Charles Park District may have to hold off on allowing a bunch of children at the same time into a new sensory garden and inclusive playground area until after t...
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Carey Mulligan elevates 'Promising Young Woman' into feminist vigilante thrillerJan 14, 2021 5:00 am - “Promising Young Woman” - ★ ★ ★ ½ “It's every guy's worst nightmare!” says a guy, talking about being accused of sexual assault. “Can you guess what every woman's worst ...
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California's newest crop of Chardonnay hits store shelvesJan 13, 2021 5:00 am - Dear wine drinkers, I hope you are enjoying California's new crop of Chardonnay as much as I am. The 2018 vintage currently on our retail shelves was a winemaker's dream...
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Meet the blue jay, the intelligent rascal of the bird worldJan 12, 2021 5:00 am - When it comes to blue jays, there seem to be two schools of thought. One group thinks they are bullies that intimidate other birds, blah, blah, blah. Obviously, I don't ...
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Constable: 97-year-old author surprised by discovery of book she wrote decades agoJan 12, 2021 4:30 am - A lifelong historian and writer, 97-year-old Margery Frisbie of Arlington Heights no longer sees well enough to read books, not even the recently unearthed novel she wro...
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Homeowner tries to remove asbestos ceilingsJan 10, 2021 5:00 am - Q: My home has textured ceilings in the living room and bedrooms, and the material has tested positive for asbestos. A home inspector I know says he removed his asbestos...