Lifestyle Columns
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A prized dish, family favorite is a giftApr 01, 2020 6:00 am - I will never forget coming home from a meeting with a cooler-chest full of frozen dinners, lovingly made by colleagues in preparation for the arrival of my fourth child....
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Even with COVID-19 social distancing, the Constable family feels closeMar 31, 2020 5:30 am - I can't remember if my wife and I cooked a special meal at home or went to a restaurant for our wedding anniversary dinner last year — or the year before that, or the ye...
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Homeowner confused about electrical reportMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I've got a problem that's very technical, so I hope I can explain it clearly. According to the home inspector who checked my house, my electrical service panel is use...
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How the pandemic can affect association board meetingsMar 28, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Can the board of our association postpone the annual meeting of its owners because of the COVID-19 pandemic? A: The virus that causes COVID-19 has been declared a nat...
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Rely on the experiences of friends to cope with griefMar 28, 2020 6:00 am - When my beloved husband died, my friends were so helpful in supporting me. I'm not talking about just being comforting, bringing meals and inviting me to gatherings. The...
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Elburn's Harley Woods is focus of restoration efforts, grantMar 26, 2020 6:00 am - You might say the Campton Township Open Space Foundation has its marching orders. It has to raise $7,000 to go toward a stewardship project for the Harley Woods natural ...
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How to watch Netflix with friends while staying socially distantMar 25, 2020 11:00 pm - We're all stuck inside and looking for more ways to connect with our friends and loved ones. Communal viewing, or watching a video with a bunch of other people over our ...
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Find some comfort in food and famous brownies, but safety firstMar 25, 2020 6:00 am - Last week I mentioned looking to food for a little comfort in these uncertain and stressful times. I know I've been cooking more, and I have been trying to match my pant...
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Kids Cook: Teacher shares lessons, recipes and accomplishments of her young studentsMar 25, 2020 6:00 am - Welcome to Kids Cook, a new monthly column about cooking healthy food with kids, not for them. I'll share recipes, tips and ideas for getting kids in the kitchen, helpin...
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Feder: Broadcasters statewide band together to raise cash for food banksMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Television and radio stations throughout Illinois are teaming up to relieve shortages at food banks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Robert Feder writes. Startin...