Lifestyle Columns
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Some gift ideas for this most unusual gift-giving seasonDec 09, 2020 5:00 am - Gift-giving this season will be a little different. My first thoughts on gifts that I could give weren't for presents, but for helping people to eat and survive during t...
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Andy Masur well-prepared to tackle next opportunity after season with White SoxDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - Major-league baseball can be a brutal business. Most players are astute enough to know it's best to rent housing in their home cities. One bad season — actually even one...
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Northern cardinal was named Illinois' state bird in 1929Dec 08, 2020 5:00 am - Northern cardinal was named Illinois' state bird in 1929
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Code violations not found by inspectorsDec 06, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last year we bought a newly built home. Our home inspector found absolutely no defects, but now we've learned there are some electrical code violations. How could the...
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Many options to consider for new heating systemDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My old furnace and air conditioning system needs major repairs. What are my options and what factors should I consider when selecting one? A: Many factors are specifi...
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Christmas catalogs and other memories that help those who are grievingDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Well, we all have memories of childhood. If they were good memories, they help a lot when bereaved. Happy times - especially now around the holidays. There were six of u...
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Board's meeting times are inconvenientDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Is the board of our association required to hold its meetings during typical business hours? A: There is no requirement that a board hold its meetings during typical ...
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Widescreen: Hobbits, vampire hunters and Eddie's big hits make their 4K debutsDec 04, 2020 5:00 am - This week is a big one for the movie fans - and audio- and videophiles - on your holiday shopping list. Some towering titles made their Ultra HD debut this week for owne...
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For kids and collectors: New store in Batavia specializes in farm- and construction-themed toys, modelsDec 04, 2020 5:00 am - Walking into a toy store creates visions of childhood, but hardly any carry the toys that kept me busy for hours on end - the "playsets" often based on popular movies. A...
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'Dear Santa' documentary a heartwarming gift about the power of generosityDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - “Dear Santa” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Dana Nachman's documentary “Dear Santa” is an accomplished journalistic work of nonfiction that profiles altruistic human actions at their true Ch...