Lifestyle Columns
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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...
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After a long month of home repairs, I'm ready for the holidaysDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Well, I think my house has been totally repaired (for now), so I'm ready for the December holidays. Christmas, in my case. November was a marathon “month of repairs.” On...
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'We are aware of the problem': Kane County working to fix EV charging station in GenevaDec 01, 2023 5:00 am - Because I currently don't have much interest in an electric vehicle doesn't mean I won't be driving one years from now. Still, the current disinterest creates a lack of ...
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Sound check: 'Luminare' brings holidays to Des PlainesNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - 'Luminare' During the pandemic lockdowns, Schaumburg native John Blasucci drew on his rock background playing with Dennis DeYoung and roughly 10 years touring with ...
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Picture books about birds can give your kids early exposure to conservancyNov 29, 2023 5:00 am - Picture books about birds can give your kids early exposure to conservancy
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Fremd student recognized for applying machine learning techniques to chessNov 27, 2023 4:00 am - After hosting more than 50 chess events this year at suburban schools, community centers, and temples, Aditya Gupta is working on taking his game to the next level. The ...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale principal hailed as hero during a surprise visit by man whose life he savedNov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Al Buttimer, the principal at Westview E...
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The best ways to vent an atticNov 25, 2023 6:00 am - Q: We're about to have a new shingle roof installed, but our roofing contractor says out attic is not adequately vented. We currently have a ridge vent and a power exhau...