Lifestyle Columns
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Waubonsee professor pens open letter to Class of 2020May 14, 2020 11:00 pm - When I was asked to be the 2020 commencement faculty marshal for Waubonsee Community College, I was truly honored because commencement is my very favorite day of the sch...
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'Last Dance' is ending, but Amazon Prime has plenty for Bulls fans to watchMay 14, 2020 6:00 am - "The Last Dance" has been the television event of the year for those of us who grew up watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls win six championships in the '90s, a...
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Craving something sweet? Cookie Dough Bliss coming to Third Street in GenevaMay 14, 2020 6:00 am - When Kirstie Geyer of St. Charles says she always enjoyed baking treats and dreamed of operating her own business when she was younger, it should be noted she's only 26 ...
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Constable: Being the 'youngest ever' is old hat to 17-year-old college gradMay 13, 2020 11:00 pm - The first time he took the ACTs required by many colleges, Niam Abeysiriwardena scored a 28, which ranked him in the top 10% of high school seniors. He was 10 years old ...
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Visit the Internet for help in cooking with ingredients at handMay 13, 2020 6:00 am - Back in the day - early March, or thereabouts - I would decide on a soup recipe, and then I'd run off to the grocery store to buy the ingredients. Sometimes I might make...
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Sound check: Common joins charity telethon; Side Street's Battle goes onlineMay 13, 2020 6:00 am - Common, Chicago join charity telethon The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition, which unites local community and business leaders to collaborate on COVID-19 relief and aid pro...
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Lean and lovin' it: Foolproof plan for pan browning, crisping veggiesMay 13, 2020 6:00 am - No surprise, like everyone else, I've been sequestered at home for what seems like months. For me, that turned out to be time to experiment in my kitchen. For years my p...
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What is that masked bird? It's the common yellowthroatMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - Warblers are small, often colorful birds that can't sit still. Since they are bug eaters, they have been returning to our neighborhood in recent weeks. Some will stay a...
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Constable: Stay-at-home TV game show made in the suburbsMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - The suburban trio created and filmed their TV game show before anyone had heard of COVID-19, wore masks or stayed at home, but their timing couldn't be more serendipitou...
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Buyer's agent attempts home inspectionMay 10, 2020 7:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, my Realtor said he and I could do the inspection. So, I ignorantly agreed, not realizing the importance of hiring a professional home inspector...