Lifestyle Columns
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Let kids enjoy their fantasies - with a dose of realityDec 11, 2019 10:00 pm - Once upon a time there were three little pigs. The day came for them to leave their parents' home and build houses of their own. The first little pig, being both somew...
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Fantastic 'Jumanji' sequel pairs laughs with thrills, spectacular visualsDec 11, 2019 9:00 am - “Jumanji: The Next Level” - ★ ★ ★ In his sequel “Jumanji: The Next Level,” director/co-writer/producer Jake Kasdan becomes so enamored with two spectacular set pieces -...
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A simple soup for all seasons needed most as we indulgeDec 11, 2019 5:02 am - By M. Eileen Brown ebrown@dailyherald.com Writing about a healthy soup during the holiday season seems, well, it seems a bit misguided, if not downright hopeless. To put...
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Sound check: Four nights of Wilco; Holiday Hang with Sister HazelDec 11, 2019 5:00 am - Welcome, Wilco Illinois native Jeff Tweedy has a soft spot in his heart for Chicago. From his connections on the scene to his collaborations with hometown gospel-si...
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Less-than-$50 gift ideas for those who love to cookDec 11, 2019 5:00 am - I am wondering what a better-than-average home cook might want for a holiday gift? Here's some less-than-$50 suggestions; some used in my kitchen. I'll tell you the bran...
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Model trains in a tire shop? Palatine auto service center display delights fans of all agesDec 10, 2019 5:00 am - John Busch III, manager of Busch Auto Service Center in Palatine, admits it: You don't expect to see a Christmas train display in the showroom of a Goodyear tire dealer....
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Son makes father proud at SEMADec 09, 2019 5:00 am - Matt Dinelli is no stranger to building and showing vehicles at Las Vegas' SEMA show, the automotive industry's largest expo for aftermarket accessories. SEMA is also kn...
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Constable: When Mount Prospect woman's unfinished quilt was discovered, 1,000 people worldwide helped finish itDec 09, 2019 12:00 am - A spiritual closer for the fabric afterlife, Shannon Downey strolls through a Mount Prospect estate sale, looking to bring a heavenly finish to a venture left in limbo. ...
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Change up basic exercise for added benefit and funDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - Keep your workouts fun, fresh and challenging by using a little creativity with three tried-and-true exercises that will never go out of style. The deadlift, pullup and ...
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Termite inspections are routinely required for home saleDec 08, 2019 5:00 am - Q. A friend told me the law requires a termite inspection when you sell a home. Now that I'm preparing to put my house on the market, I need to know if this is true. Als...