Lifestyle Columns
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All seven of Hoffman Estates Troop 399's graduating members are now Eagle ScoutsJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - In its 44-year history, Boy Scout Troop 399 in Hoffman Estates has produced more than 90 Eagle Scouts. But this year's group is a first. All seven boys who crossed over ...
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'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flagJul 07, 2020 6:00 am - When Mark Palmieri runs on forest preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who wor...
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Beware of common plants that can poison your dogJul 06, 2020 1:00 am - Plants are often chosen based on their beauty and garden performance, but pet owners should also add "poisonous to dogs" on their list of attributes to consider before h...
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Smoke alarm requirements for landlordsJul 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: As the owner of a 12-unit apartment building, I encourage my tenants to maintain the batteries in their smoke alarms. However, when tenants move out, I often find the...
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You may display an American or military flagJul 04, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Our association has very strict rules regarding the display of flags by owners. With Independence Day here, are there any Illinois laws on this issue? A: The display ...
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A portable air conditioner can save moneyJul 04, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I am trying to run my central air conditioner less to save electricity. Would using a portable air conditioner use less electricity? Does one have to be vented outdoo...
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The bereaved can resist feeling like they're 'labeled'Jul 04, 2020 6:00 am - Labeling is dangerous and we must all resist "labels" and their harmful consequences. It's a process where a certain group of people or individuals are defined and chara...
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Constable: They were married 68 years. They died 2 days apart. Now they are buried together.Jul 03, 2020 1:00 am - Haunting twin trumpet refrains of taps echo across Fort Sheridan National Cemetery before the members of the Honor Guard from Libertyville crisply fold a pair of U.S. fl...
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COVID-friendly Fourth fun you can watch on TVJul 02, 2020 6:00 am - Here comes another big date on the calendar that won't be quite what we've come to expect from years past. Gone are the traditional suburban festivals and their firework...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's joyous, soul-searing 'Hamilton' a big plus for Disney+Jul 02, 2020 6:00 am - Some day we will surely get a legitimately cinematic movie version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's joyously soul-searing Broadway musical "Hamilton," all rapped up in red, white...