Lifestyle Columns
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Feder: Steve Dahl's Super Bowl moment can be summed up in three wordsFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - In case you missed it, Chicago radio legend Steve Dahl made a brief cameo appearance in Jeep's Super Bowl commercial starring Bill Murray Sunday night. Or at least Dahl'...
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Seller asks about installation of smoke alarmsFeb 02, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Our listing agent says we have to install smoke alarms before selling our home. We've lived here for 35 years without alarms and have never had a problem with fires. ...
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When you are alone, take control of your timeFeb 01, 2020 6:00 am - One of the most difficult challenges after losing a beloved spouse is being alone, doing everything alone, and going everywhere alone. Well, not always literally alone b...
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Property taxes should be fairly split between buyer, seller at closingJan 31, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My husband and I purchased our first home in December. We haven't had any problems but a Realtor friend of ours recently told us we should expect a large increase in ...
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Plenty of Fox Valley venues offer high-quality theater, concerts and moreJan 31, 2020 5:00 am - As much fun as it is to head into Chicago for a concert or a play, we've established long ago that it's probably not necessary, except for an exceptional Broadway-level ...
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What you'll find at Geneva's Indoor Winter Farmers MarketJan 31, 2020 5:00 am - It's not every place you can walk in and see a display of baked goods, or canned jams, or a table for women's all-natural makeup and soaps - right near a booth at which ...
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Blake Lively takes on terrorists in revenge thriller 'The Rhythm Section'Jan 30, 2020 5:00 am - "The Rhythm Section" - ★ ★ ★ This globe-trotting thriller features a gut-grabbing car chase sequence every bit as visceral but more complex than Steve McQueen's iconic ...
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Constable: Weed is profitable, but sports betting has higher expectationsJan 30, 2020 4:20 am - Illinois' new marijuana sales brought in about $20 million in the first two weeks of legality. As impressive as that sounds, the real money will arrive soon, when the Il...
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Two stores close, one opens in Algonquin CommonsJan 28, 2020 5:25 am - As 2020 begins, the makeup of stores and restaurants in the Algonquin Commons shopping center along the Randall Road corridor is changing once again. Two popular clothin...
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Sound check: JDR & the Broadcast drop new release at Aurora's The VenueJan 28, 2020 5:00 am - JDR's 'Winning' release show Straight out of the gate, JDR & the Broadcast showcases all the hallmarks of a strong Americana band with the opening song on its new releas...