Lifestyle Columns
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With Tivoli closed, Downers Grove film society curates curiosities onlineAug 13, 2020 6:00 am - Established in 1989, the After Hours Film Society normally presents independent, foreign and art films at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. That has...
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Join our challenge: Annual Cook of the Week competition looks a little different this yearAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - It's that time of year again: We're looking for home cooks who are confident in their cooking prowess and want to join the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge 2020. ...
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Where does 3-bean salad rank on summer salad surveyAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - What salad comes to mind that means it's summer, or you're going on a (properly-distanced) picnic? If you're following a low-carb food plan, potato salad, probably ranke...
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Wine insider tip No. 1: Check the flip side of the bottle when shopping for wineAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - While wine shopping, you might flip the bottle to the back label, scanning tidbits including alcohol content, winery mission and tasting notes. Wine pros do it too. But ...
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Remote work really does mean longer days - and more meetingsAug 09, 2020 6:18 am - The massive global shift to remote work since the pandemic began has led to some upsides: More flexibility, no commute, more comfortable pants. But those who sense this ...
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Fire safety with wood shake roofingAug 09, 2020 6:00 am - Q: In a past article, you cautioned readers against the use of wood shake roofing because of fire-safety issues. Haven't you ever heard of fire-retardant shakes and shin...
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Who pays for upkeep of association's dog run?Aug 08, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The declaration of condominium for our association permits dogs, and our property includes a large dog run for pet owners to use. The declaration describes the dog ru...
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Pace yourself and don't create unnecessary stressAug 08, 2020 6:00 am - Some people, especially these days, feel they don't have enough to do. However, my days are strangely packed notwithstanding retirement and continued “at home” quarantin...
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Widescreen: Home release of 'Mulan' is a necessary gamble for DisneyAug 07, 2020 9:10 am - In 2015, this column asked if you would pay $100 to watch "Avengers: Age of Ultron" at home the same weekend it opened in theaters. That question was inspired by a Satur...
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'Sculpture in the Park' display worth a walk through Mount St. Mary ParkAug 07, 2020 7:30 am - It was surprising to see research about Illinois residents declaring we had watched, on average, about 417 hours of TV so far during the pandemic lockdown. Nearly 60% of...