Lifestyle Columns
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Good News Sunday: Naperville family decks their house out for the holidays in a tribute to Taylor SwiftDec 10, 2023 5:00 am - Naperville family decks their house out for the holidays in a tribute to Taylor Swift
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Sponsors sought to add new storm windows to historic Beith House in St. CharlesDec 08, 2023 5:00 am - At first glance, figuring out what Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley was asking donors to support was tricky. The pitch said, "Sponsor a Storm!" Who would want to ...
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Pressure cooker key to perfecting this Vegetable Wild Rice SoupDec 06, 2023 5:00 am - After all these years, there are a few things I still struggle with in the kitchen. Hands down, the most problematic one for me is rice. I know. I know. It is so basic a...
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Gifts for wine enthusiasts from newbies to prosDec 06, 2023 5:00 am - As a budding sommelier, I loved receiving wine-tchotchke gifts. Now, with enough grape-shaped earrings to last a lifetime, I'm happy to receive practical gifts that I us...
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Along for the ride: Biking books recount the ups and downs of cyclists' cross-country, global journeysDec 04, 2023 10:00 pm - Along for the ride: Biking books recount the ups and downs of cyclists' cross-country, global journeys
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Sound check: Andrew McMahon, Casino Royale benefit, the War on XmasDec 04, 2023 10:00 pm - Andrew McMahon Former North Shore resident Andrew McMahon revisits Chicago this weekend as his indie piano-rock band Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness stops here to ...
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Kids Above All seeking donations, volunteers for annual holiday driveDec 04, 2023 4:00 am - Kids Above All is seeking donations of new toys, books, and clothes for children and youth of all ages, as well as volunteer help for its annual Holiday Gift Drive. The ...
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A 50-foot tree and hundreds of ornaments: How Union Station is transformed for the holidaysDec 04, 2023 4:00 am - A little to the left. A little to the right. Christmas tree perfectionists can relate to the desire to apportion ornaments correctly. But in Maria Delgado's case, it's e...
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Good News Sunday: South Elgin Police, Village Squire serve up free Thanksgiving mealsDec 03, 2023 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: As a young adult, Bob Karas often spent ...
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Comparing older and newer homesDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm considering the purchase of a home that was built in 1951, and I have two questions: 1. Are plumbing systems from that era consistent with today's standards? (I t...