Lifestyle Columns
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Grief: Hold on to Christmas memories of those who are no longer hereDec 21, 2019 5:00 am - Well, here we are at Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, all in the same week. These holidays are packed with memories and traditions, so I am preparing, as always. It's a com...
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Inspection report not a repair list for sellersDec 21, 2019 5:00 am - Q: We hired a home inspector to evaluate the home we're buying, but now we're wondering if it was worth the money. The inspector provided a long list of problems, but wh...
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Constable: State trooper who sacrificed himself will still be with his family for holidaysDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - This Christmas at Disney World, with all its thrills and spectacles, will fall short of the simple joy of last Christmas at home in Antioch. “Last Christmas, Jerry was j...
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A reason to smile: Geneva dentist treats employees to local shopping spreeDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - On occasion, you'll see a snippet on the television news or in the newspaper about a company that does amazing things for employees during the holidays. It's nice to see...
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What's in your feeder? Hopefully black sunflower seedsDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - I'm tempted to write the world's shortest column: Q. What should I feed the birds? A. Oil (black) sunflower seed. The end. Oh, all right, I'll elaborate. One of the ...
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Preservation Foundation uses monetary donations to enhance Lake County Forest PreservesDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - By Kim Mikus Lake County Forest Preserves A scenic overlook on the Fox River, expansion of a native seed nursery, and growing the Blanding's turtle population are exampl...
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'Cats' drags in distracting digital effects for big-screen musicalDec 19, 2019 5:00 am - "Cats" - ★ ½ OK, let's determine what part of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical movie "Cats" ranks as the creepiest. When cheerfully singing Jellicle cats chew on haples...
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Lighten holiday stress by making this French toast casserole ahead of timeDec 18, 2019 5:03 am - I am a Christmas overachiever. I aim for something between Norman Rockwell and Martha Stewart, so I pull out the decorations, bake cookies and scour Pinterest weeks ahea...
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Sound check: I Fight Dragons release show at Lincoln Hall; Stubhy hosts MS benefit at Bottom LoungeDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - Welcome, Player Two Ah, the good old days sitting in front of flickering video games, with their early computerized sound effects and tinny 8-bit tunes. You can sti...
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How music enhances the holiday season, stirs memoriesDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - It's hard to imagine Christmas without music. For my family, it was an important part of the holiday. The day after Thanksgiving, my mom would put a stack of albums on t...